Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Conservative treatment of a minimally displaced fracture of the radius of a horse.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1987
- Authors:
- Martin, B B & Reef, V B
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Studies · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This study looked at a horse with a broken radius, which is a bone in the front leg. The fracture was open and slightly out of place, but instead of surgery, the horse was treated with careful management of the surrounding soft tissue and antibiotics to prevent infection. The results showed that this non-surgical approach can be effective when surgery isn't possible. Overall, the treatment worked well for the horse.
Abstract
The successful conservative treatment of an open, displaced fracture of the radius of a horse suggests that conservative treatment should not be ignored when surgery is not an option. The importance of proper soft-tissue management and the use of broad-spectrum antimicrobial treatment in the management of orthopedic injuries is emphasized.
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