How Pastern Bone Chip Removal Impacts Performance
Erica Larson
May 21, 2019
Arthroscopic pastern bone chip removal in horses had no significant impact on Thoroughbreds’ racing performance, researchers found.
Coverage from the 2018 AAEP Convention in San Francisco, California
Arthroscopic pastern bone chip removal in horses had no significant impact on Thoroughbreds’ racing performance, researchers found.
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Address the entire horse, not just the injury, when bringing a patient back to work, veterinarians say.
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