What’s a Splint?
Les Sellnow
October 24, 2013
Learn about the splint bones, common problems, and treatments to alleviate those problems in horses.
Learn about the splint bones, common problems, and treatments to alleviate those problems in horses.
Researchers confirmed what some believed all along: JOCC might be one disease, but it?s a very complex one.
A better understanding of the lesions found in growing horse skeletons has led to clearer terminology.
Dr. David Frisbie of Colorado State University answers a reader question about whether oral and injectable equine supplements help prevent and treat arthritis, and he describes the importance of pursuing quality, tested products.
Learn about the newest research and information about therapeutic joint injections for horses, including hyaluronan (HA), site prep, corticosteroids, infection, and more.
One veterinarian reviews different non-steroidal joint medications commonly used in equine joint therapy.
MRI could detect bone changes indicating a horse is at risk for catastrophic fractures before accidents occur.
With appropriate care and use, vets can mitigate some risks associated with intra-articular corticosteroids.
One vet found success in treating the condition using tiludronate, ESWT, and a modified exercise program.
One researcher evaluated pharmacologic methods of osteoarthritis management and recent pain control advances.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative and career-compromising disease in horses.
Nearly 50% of high-performance barrel racers evaluated showed radiographic changes in their fetlock joints.
Using computational modeling, researchers can examine “what if” scenarios related to equine injuries.
When a horse needs surgery, what’s his prognosis for a full recovery? What problems can occur during recovery?
A Thoroughbred filly undergoes arthroscopic surgery to remove a bone chip from her left hind fetlock, increasing her chances of staying sound for horse racing. Dr. Chris Johnson of Woodford Equine Hospital in Versailles, Ky, explains the procedure.
During the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners convention, veterinarians discussed the use of stem cells for arthritis in horses, irap vs. irapII, joint health supplements, TMJ disease, non-surgical pastern joint fusion, stifle abnormalities in cutting horses, and embryonic stem cells for tendon repair.
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