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Ribcage Wound on Yearling Filly Equine Treated with Laser Therapy

Written by Companion | Dec 3, 2023 3:00:00 PM
Case and Photos courtesy of Dr. Liana Puccia and The Sanctuary, Ocala, FL Yearling Filly recovers from a ribcage wound with the help of Pegasus laser therapy treatment

Presented 12/13 with wound over right ribcage measuring 13cmx6cm


Treatment
Received six laser therapy treatments over seven days. Wound care also included twice daily lavage and topical Alushield. Final wound measured 8cm x 2cm.

  Equine Ribcage Wound Before Pegasus Laser Therapy Treatment

 Presentation

​ Equine Ribcage Wound 7 Days into Pegasus Laser Therapy Treatment

7 Days Post-Injury

 

Equine Ribcage Wound 22 Days into Pegasus Laser Therapy Treatment

22 Days Post-Injury