Equine Joint Injections: Case by Case
Chris White, DVM
August 10, 2022
Joint injections can be complicated by a horse’s age, purpose, and health. Here’s how veterinarians approach various scenarios.
Joint injections can be complicated by a horse’s age, purpose, and health. Here’s how veterinarians approach various scenarios.
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Belgian researchers use both modalities to investigate the causes of foot pain in 30 horses referred to the equine hospital for forelimb lameness.
Autologous protein solution, an orthobiologic therapy, might help veterinarians treat hard-to-heal tendon injuries.
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