Alcohol injections for ringbone

[Rusty_s_Mom]

Has anyone had the alcohol injections of the front pastern (high ringbone) performed on their horse? Were the results good or bad? I have heard of both and don’t know what the chances of it going wrong are so I am worried. My 18 yo solid paint horse is perfect except for this horrible issue. The ringbone has gotten so bad that he just limps around. He has gone through 2 years of steroid injections which really helped and we were able to go on some wonderful trail rides. Now however, it looks like those days are gone. I just want to make him comfortable and happy again. Any feedback on what experiences you have had, good or bad, would be greatly appreciated. I need to make a decision and am finding it extremely difficult.

Thank you

[GramV]

https://thehorse.com/118819/ethyl-alcohol-for-pastern-joint-fusion-aaep-2010/

https://ifiwereahorse.com/4th-treatment-ethyl-alcohol-injection/

https://www.usef.org/media/press-releases/ringbone-101

My initial reaction was that sounds scary and old fashioned, but apparently it is used to fuse joints, if he has high ringbone.

[Rusty_s_Mom]

GramV, yes, I have read all those articles and many more. I just cannot find too many real life experience as to what the outcomes really were. I am looking to find out if any horses actually were able to be ridden again, or was it just to make them comfortable to be a pasture mate? I don’t mind putting him out to pasture, however, he is such a wonderful horse to trail ride, and he is only 18 yrs old. Thanks for the reply though.

[GramV]

I hope you get some people who have tried this. I would want the same thing before trying it.