Researchers Review Gastrocnemius Muscle Rupture in Foals
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
March 28, 2015
A rupture to this hind leg muscle can be fatal. Here’s what to watch for in young foals.
A rupture to this hind leg muscle can be fatal. Here’s what to watch for in young foals.
Researchers determined that the overall incidence of infection was 9.2 per 10,000 injections.
Researchers are studying and using everything from MSCs to PRP and ACS to BMPs. Here are the basics you should know.
The incidence of fatal injury for 2014 was 1.89 per 1,000 starts, compared to 1.90 per 1,000 starts in 2013.
Researchers found poor agreement among less experienced vets and moderate agreement between more experienced ones.
Study topics include laminitis, foal pneumonia, stem cells, endometritis, joint issues, insulin resistance, and more.
Horses with concurrent deep digital flexor tendon lesions were four times more likely to become lame again post-surgery.
Bone is a vital tissue that’s densely packed with specialized cells and supplied with a rich network of blood vessels.
Researchers determined that using both modalities can help vets increase their diagnostic and prognostic capabilities.
Underwater treadmill therapy can significantly improve balance control in horses with osteoarthritis.
A comparison of triamcinolone and a triamcinolone/hyaluronic acid combo yielded “unexpected” results, researchers said.
If a horse is hind-limb lame, consider issues where the superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) attaches to the hock.
One vet says early treatment and rehabilitation techniques are key to successful platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy.
A veterinarian weighs in on radiographs, nuclear scintigraphy, and standing MRI for diagnosing subtle lamenesses.
From selecting a horse to rehabbing and feeding him, learn how to transition an ex-racer to life as a riding mount.
Veterinarians, avoid these common mistakes to make the most out of your nerve blocks during lameness exams.
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