These are pictures of Doc's knee taken 19 days post surgery (the indoor pictures), including a breakdown of the full-leg bandage that Doc had to wear for approximately three weeks, and then photos taken today (the outdoor pictures), 26 days post surgery. Doc is still on stall rest, though he will be allowed turnout in a small paddock starting later this week. In about ten days I will begin tack-walking him. He is sound at the walk, but his joint still needs to be kept quiet for another six to eight weeks. He will not be allowed back into a normal sized turnout until he is sound at the trot. He is handling his malady pretty well. He would really like to be able to run around in a field, but I know he realizes that he is hurt.
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