Jugular Thrombosis on Thoroughbred Filly Treated with Laser Therapy

Photobiomodulation/Laser Therapy

Jugular Thrombosis on Thoroughbred Filly Treated with Laser Therapy

  • January 2 2022
  • Case Studies
Jugular Thrombosis on Thoroughbred Filly Treated with Laser Therapy
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Signalment 
3 year old Thoroughbred Filly

History 
Old thrombosis, three weeks duration. Filly started  to rub on fence. Previous treatment included NSAIDs and alternating ice and warm moist heat 

Diagnostics and Exam Findings 
Large traumatic wound on medial right hock. Initially closed with staples however wound opened up the following day and laser was initiated at that point.

Treatment Details
Laser therapy daily for 3 days--6500 J administered each treatment

Frequency of Treatments
Sixteen treatments were applied over 36 days

Presentation

Jugular Thrombosis on Thoroughbred Before Laser Therapy Treatment close upJugular Thrombosis on Thoroughbred Before Laser Therapy Treatment side view

 

After Third Treatment. Note decrease in swelling and increased vascularization.

Jugular Thrombosis on Thoroughbred After Three Laser Therapy Treatments side viewJugular Thrombosis on Thoroughbred After Three Laser Therapy Treatments close view

After 16 Treatments

Jugular Thrombosis on Thoroughbred After 16 Laser Therapy Treatments side viewJugular Thrombosis on Thoroughbred After 16 Laser Therapy Treatments close view