Joint Damage…… Steroids???
Gone are the days where we have to worry about using repetitive steroid injections into the joints of our horses. Welcome to the new generation joint lubricant! Arthramid Vet is a medication that is put into (Intra-Articular) a degenerate or damaged joint. The medication helps to reduce pain associated with joint disease, and assists in restoring function and movement of joints. The product is a sterile gel which is injected into the joint and is similar in structure to hyaluronic acid. It has a potent and long acting effect on joint health. It incorporates into the synovial lining (the part which produces nutrients for the cartilage) results in a reduction of inflammation in the synovial lining. This inflammation in the synovial lining causes long term joint damage. Many horses from young to old have inflammation in their joints. When left, the inflammation causes long term joint damage. We recommend early detection of low level joint disease, so that we can help to promote the health of your horses joints. This prolongs their competitive career, improves results on a Pre-Purchase vet check, but most importantly, helps to promote a comfortable highly mobile older horse.