Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile Contender Has Successful Surgery
Jack Shinar
November 8, 2013
Centralinteligence underwent successful surgery after sustaining a hairline condylar fracture.
Centralinteligence underwent successful surgery after sustaining a hairline condylar fracture.
The 2-year-old filly suffered a condylar fracture during the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies race.
Researchers say third trochanter fractures probably aren’t career ending and generally heal without surgery.
Points Offthebench, a 4-year-old gelding, suffered condylar fracture in his right front fetlock.
Shanghai Bobby sustained a suspensory ligament injury and was subsequently retired.
Racehorse Monzante broke down and was euthanized following a race at Evangeline Downs July 20.
Jackie Thacker said he euthanized Monzante because the gelding was suffering following a breakdown.
Itsmyluckyday is expected to miss four months of training with a slight fracture of the ilium.
Point of Entry suffered a condylar fracture in his left hind cannon bone and will have surgery.
Properly stabilizing of equine limb fractures helps improve the chances of successful surgical repair.
Black Onyx was scratched from the May 4 Kentucky Derby after a chip was found in his left front fetlock.
Researchers evaluated Robert Jones bandage application methods to determine the best way to limit limb motion.
Vestibular diseases are common and important causes of neurologic problems in horses.
2012 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner Shanghai Bobby has sustained a pelvic stress fracture.
One veterinarian believes CT offers a better option for imaging some lower limb fractures than radiography.
MRI could detect bone changes indicating a horse is at risk for catastrophic fractures before accidents occur.
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