Posted on 10/10/2006 7:00:26 AM PDT by gate2wire
KENNETT SQUARE, PA – Veterinarians at Penn’s George D. Widener Hospital changed Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro’s cast yesterday, Monday, October 9. “We placed Barbaro under general anesthesia to remove the old cast on his right hind limb and took new radiographs to assess the continued healing of the original injuries,” said Dr. Dean Richardson, Chief of Surgery. “I was pleased with the continued progression of healing and the overall condition of this leg.” Barbaro had another successful pool-recovery, and was resting comfortably in his stall after the procedure. In addition to replacing the cast, doctors trimmed his feet and applied a new shoe on the right hind foot. A few hours after recovery, he was taken back outside to graze and was comfortable on both hind legs.
“There are no signs of infection and the primary incisions have healed surprisingly well,” said Dr. Richardson. “Because he has had a cast on for so long, there are a few cast sores, but nothing serious.”
Barbaro’s left hind foot, which had laminitis, continues to gradually improve. “There is good growth along the quarters (closer to the heel) but there will need to be much more healing along the front of the hoof,” said Dr. Richardson, who cautioned that “we still have many months of healing ahead of us.”
Barbaro remains in the Intensive Care Unit of the University of Pennsylvania’s George D. Widener Hospital, where he is recovering from injuries suffered at the Preakness on May 20.
The next update will be posted on Tuesday, October 17, unless there is a significant change in Barbaro’s condition.
Barbaro weekly update ping.
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Thanks for the ping. I just can't imagine what the cost of this treatment is going to total. Deuce's stay at the hospital started at $55/day and I would assume New Bolton's daily charge is higher than that. Add meds, surgeries and all the other items and the invoice will look like a phone book!
Haven't gotten a response to my request for pics.
More'n some people spend on their house, I bet :~)
They will proably be able to recoup all medical expenses in stud fees plus some.
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Oh, I'm sure they will if his hind leg can support him to breed.
This is one remarkable horse. His ability to adapt to this situation is amazing. Many would have self destructed long before now.
Yippppppeeeeeeeee! I worry about the general anesthesia every time and every time, he comes through it with flying colors. What a horse, what a horse, what a might-T-fine horse!
OK, got something new for the prayer project - front of left hoof ... heal, left hoof-front, heal!
Happy, happy news in the midst of the proverbial "very long haul."
Go Barbaro Go!
I cry when I see beauty........... sorry.
This is well into 7 figures by now, and could easily hit 8.
Just got a response from the photographer. She has no pictures of the hoof. Hasn't even seen it.
No response from U. Penn.
Thanks for the inquiry!
Hurray for this news! I love that he is doing so well.
Thanks for the ping.
As much as I love favorable news about Barbaro, I always have a tiny twinge of aprehension before I read updates about his health. I'm not being negative. As a matter of fact, I believe the dear boy will ultimately pull through all of his challenges.
WAY TO GO, BIG GUY! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
Excellent and wonderful news. Keep healing, Barbaro!
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