Fractures
Popular Posts from this Topic
Conditioning Bones for Wellness, Fractur...
Influences on Equine Fracture Healing
3-Legged Lameness in Horses: The Likely ...
New Surgical Technique for Fixing Equine...
Keeneland’s Track Reviewed in Wake...
Enhanced Horse Health Measures Put in Pl...
Study Confirms Kicks From Shod Horses Ca...
Diseases Affecting the Equine Vertebral Column
by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Apr 19, 2022
The most common horse vertebral issues seen over a decade at one diagnostic lab were wobbler syndrome, fracture/subluxation, and abnormal spinal curvature.
Read MoreNow That’s a Headache: Facial Trauma and Fractures in Horses
by Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine | Oct 26, 2021
Many horses can cause trauma on themselves. Usually, they’re wounds or cuts on the legs—but sometimes, they’re on the horse’s head.
Read MoreSurgeons Use Inflated Balloon to Fix Equine Nasal Bones
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Oct 16, 2020
Two fillies with facial fractures went on to high-performance careers after undergoing successful surgeries to repair their sinuses. Veterinarians based the technique on one used to repair human skull fractures.
Read MoreSesamoid Injuries in Horses: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
by Tracy Gantz | Sep 16, 2020
Sesamoid injuries in horses can be difficult to repair and even catastrophic; here’s what can go wrong and how to prevent it from happening.
Read MoreFiguring Out Limb Fractures in Horses
by Sarah Evers Conrad | Sep 9, 2020
With treatment advancements, many horses with fractures either return to partial or complete athletic function or can be used as breeding stock. Learn about the types of fractures and how veterinarians handle them.
Read MoreBone Loss and Racehorse Breakdowns: What’s the Connection?
by Edited Press Release | Jul 29, 2020
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine have linked bone loss to proximal sesamoid bone fractures in California racehorses.
Read MoreStanding Fast: Standing Surgeries for Horses
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | May 26, 2020
Standing surgeries on sedated horses can provide good, if not better, results than equivalent surgeries on fully anesthetized horses, without the added costs and complications.
Read More3-Legged Lameness in Horses: The Likely Players
by Chris White, DVM | May 13, 2020
Horses can (and will) find unique ways to injure themselves, but in this article we’ll highlight four of the most common causes of sudden lameness.
Read More12 Fracture Repair Take-Homes From a Top Equine Surgeon
by Michelle Anderson | Mar 11, 2020
Dr. Dean Richardson presented the Milne State of the Art Lecture at the 2019 American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Convention to offer insight into treating bone breaks and fractures in horses.
Read MoreHoof Radiographs: More Than Meets the Eye
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Dec 25, 2019
Something on the X rays looks a bit off–is it significant or of no consequence? It depends on what you find.
Read MoreComeback Kids
by Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief | Oct 2, 2019
Patience and perseverance are key for bringing off-track Thoroughbreds back from injuries sustained post-racing.
Read MoreEquine Pelvic Fracture Prognosis
by Sarah Peters, VMD | Jul 16, 2019
What’s the long-term prognosis for a horse diagnosed with a fractured pelvis?
Read More