Fixing Neck Fractures in Horses? It’s Possible
A horse with a vertebral fracture without severe neurologic disorders could be a good candidate for surgical repair.
A horse with a vertebral fracture without severe neurologic disorders could be a good candidate for surgical repair.
Recaps of studies on colic outcomes, treatments for joint problems, respiratory surgery, and more.
Upward fixation of the patella resolved in 97% of horses undergoing a medial patellar ligament splitting procedure.
A procedure to correct a paralyzed larynx has fewer risks if it’s performed in a standing horse, French researchers say.
Bone chips can be a proper pain in the joint; learn where and why they happen and when they need to be removed.
Stricture occurs when a ring of tissue reduces the esophagus’ diameter, making it hard for a horse to ingest food.
The procedure is designed to minimize surgical stress and complications associated with enucleations.
Laser resection resulted in reduced postoperative complications and a positive prognosis, researchers determined.
Temporohyoid osteoarthropathy (THO) can cause vestibular nerve damage and balance problems in affected horses.
While vets have made progress in improving colic surgery in the past 40 years, there are still improvements to be made.
Researchers determined that 89% of affected horses benefited from a procedure called medial patellar ligament splitting.
Just 50% of owners were satisfied with the outcome of the current surgical treatment for upward fixation of the patella.
The products allow students to practice and refine surgical skills on realistic models that even ooze “blood.”
Researchers found that, overall, 90.5% of mares and 82.3% of foals survived to hospital discharge following treatment.
Often used to treat dorsal displacement of the soft palate, the technique also appears useful for treating dysphagia.
Learn about the New Bolton Center’s recovery pool and how it helps horses following surgery.
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