Diagnosing and Treating Splints
Fred Nostrant, DVM
July 2, 2025
Splint bone injuries are common in both working and pastured horses. Here’s what you should know.
Splint bone injuries are common in both working and pastured horses. Here’s what you should know.
Do you have any suggestions for speeding the time it takes for proximal splints (in the forelimbs) to resolve?
Learn about the splint bones, common problems, and treatments to alleviate those problems in horses.
Using computational modeling, researchers can examine “what if” scenarios related to equine injuries.
Learn how to keep splints (bony lower leg swellings) from becoming permanent blemishes or problems that interfere with a horse’s athletic career.
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