Stabilizing Equine Limb Fractures in the Field (AAEP 2012)

Properly stabilizing of equine limb fractures helps improve the chances of successful surgical repair.
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Many fractures once deemed inoperable can now be surgically repaired successfully, but management approaches during the critical post-fracture window can have a major impact on outcomes. One equine practitioner reported that veterinarians must be prepared with the appropriate knowledge and equipment to help save these patients’ lives.

Scott Palmer, VMD, Dipl. ABVP, owner and hospital director of the New Jersey Equine Clinic in Clarksburg, reviewed equine fracture stabilization techniques at the 2012 American Association of Equine Practitioners convention, held Dec. 1-5 in Anaheim, Calif.

"Successful management of unstable fractures in the field involves a combination of clinical assessment, appropriate medical treatment, stabilization of the fracture, and careful and prompt transportation to a facility equipped for fracture repair," Palmer said, noting that the majority of equine limb fractures cannot be treated in the field

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Erica Larson, former news editor for The Horse, holds a degree in journalism with an external specialty in equine science from Michigan State University in East Lansing. A Massachusetts native, she grew up in the saddle and has dabbled in a variety of disciplines including foxhunting, saddle seat, and mounted games. Currently, Erica competes in eventing with her OTTB, Dorado.

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