Nephrosplenic Entrapment Treatment, Recurrence, and Survival
Erica Larson
April 4, 2016
Survival rates were high, and a surgical procedure could help prevent recurrence of this type of colic.
Survival rates were high, and a surgical procedure could help prevent recurrence of this type of colic.
Suspensory ligament disease, a leading cause of poor performance in horses, can be challenging to manage.
A look at three of the most common tendon and ligament injuries in horses and how to treat them.
Eighty-one percent of mares survived with treatment and 77% of mares bred the subsequent year carried a foal to term.
Researchers say a screw fixation procedure can help sport horses return to function after a central tarsus fracture.
For gelding, postoperative problems can range from mild swelling to devastating intestinal prolapse.
A horse with a vertebral fracture without severe neurologic disorders could be a good candidate for surgical repair.
Diet, exercise, biomechanics, and genetics all play a role in disease development, researchers say.
Recent study results suggest that shock wave can help horses return to function faster than surgery or rest alone.
Recaps of studies on colic outcomes, treatments for joint problems, respiratory surgery, and more.
Hoof casts immobilize joints, maintain the hoof-pastern axis, reduce the need for frequent bandage changes, and more.
A horse’s eye is one of his most functional and aesthetically pleasing features, so when an eye injury occurs, it can be unsettling for both him and his owner. In this article, one veterinarian shares the top five eye injuries she sees in her practice, as well as what to expect for treatment and recovery.
Upward fixation of the patella resolved in 97% of horses undergoing a medial patellar ligament splitting procedure.
Fasting horses before laparoscopic surgery decreases the amount of gas in the intestines, which can prove beneficial.
What therapies might help relieve the rest of a horse’s body when treating a specific injury or recovering from surgery?
An FEI veterinarian and her on-staff equine sports therapist join us to answer your questions about keeping your equine athlete performing at his best.
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