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Bandages for Fracture Stabilization Evaluated (AAEP 2012)
Researchers evaluated Robert Jones bandage application methods to determine the best way to limit limb motion.
Photo by Leo Jeffcott, BVetMed, PhD, FRCVS, DVSc, MA, DSc
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CT for Equine Limb Fracture Diagnosis? (AAEP 2012)
One veterinarian believes CT offers a better option for imaging some lower limb fractures than radiography.
Photo by Casper Crijns, DVM
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MRI to Identify Bone Changes in Racehorses (AAEP 2012)
MRI could detect bone changes indicating a horse is at risk for catastrophic fractures before accidents occur.
Photo by John Peloso, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS
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Black Onyx Scratched From Kentucky Derby
May 03, 2013
Black Onyx was scratched from the May 4 Kentucky Derby after a chip was found in his left front fetlock.... Read More
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Bandages for Fracture Stabilization Evaluated (AAEP 2012)
April 29, 2013
Researchers evaluated Robert Jones bandage application methods to determine the best way to limit limb motion.... Read More
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Vestibular Disease in Horses Reviewed
April 17, 2013
Vestibular diseases are common and important causes of neurologic problems in horses.... Read More
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Breeders' Cup Juvenile Winner Sustains Pelvic Injury
April 12, 2013
2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Shanghai Bobby has sustained a pelvic stress fracture.... Read More
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CT for Equine Limb Fracture Diagnosis? (AAEP 2012)
March 01, 2013
One veterinarian believes CT offers a better option for imaging some lower limb fractures than radiography.... Read More
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MRI to Identify Bone Changes in Racehorses (AAEP 2012)
February 21, 2013
MRI could detect bone changes indicating a horse is at risk for catastrophic fractures before accidents occur.... Read More
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Keeneland: No Plans to Ditch Polytrack
February 08, 2013
The racetrack has no intention to remove its Polytrak surface after this year's spring meet. ... Read More
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Handling Non-Weight Bearing Lameness in the Field (AAEP 2012)
February 08, 2013
Non-weight-bearing lameness is one of the most common emergencies practitioners manage in the field. ... Read More
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Commentary: Saving Potesta, an Unlikely Story
January 02, 2013
Read how veterinarians saved a record-breaking racehorse after she sustained a life-threatening injury.... Read More
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Bob Baffert Trainee Tweebster Euthanized
January 02, 2013
The 5-year-old gelding was euthanized after fracturing both sesamoid bones in his left front leg.... Read More
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UC Davis Studying Equine Humerus, Scapula Fractures
November 30, 2012
The study will identify warning signs that could be indicative of impending catastrophic fractures.... Read More
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Influences on Equine Fracture Healing
November 19, 2012
Bone fractures in horses, whether catastrophic or microscopic, heal through a complex sequence of events.... Read More
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Cannon Bone Fractures in Sport Horses vs. Racehorses
November 07, 2012
Researchers found that clinical signs of cannon bone fractures in sport horses and racehorses were similar.... Read More
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Racehorse It's Tricky Retired due to Condylar Fracture
October 22, 2012
The 4-year-old filly sustained the beginnings of a condylar fracture in her right hind leg during a workout.... Read More
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Data: 'Slight Drop' in Fatal Racehorse Injuries
October 17, 2012
Synthetic surfaces still have the lowest number of catastrophic breakdowns per 1,000 starts. ... Read More
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Lecture on New Equine Fracture Repair Techniques on Sept. 4
August 13, 2012
On Tuesday, Sept. 4, New Bolton Center will present a lecture on new techniques in equine fracture repair. ... Read More
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Ky. Vets Develop Plan to Identify At-Risk Racehorses
June 16, 2012
Regulatory veterinarians implemented new protocol after an increase in the number of racing injuries in May. ... Read More
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Practical Methods for Preventing Fractures in Racehorses
February 26, 2012
Researchers have discovered ways to identify horses that might be predisposed to fracturing their limbs.... Read More
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Humeral Stress Fractures and Return to Racing (AAEP 2011)
February 04, 2012
The location of the fracture in the humerus impacted racing performance but had no effect on return to racing.... Read More
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Pastern Lucencies' Effect on Racing Performance (AAEP 2011)
December 22, 2011
Certain lucencies should be taken seriously as they appear to have a significant effect on racing performance.... Read More
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Breeders' Cup: A. U. Miner Recovering from Surgery
November 09, 2011
A. U. Miner had surgery Nov. 7 to repair bilateral sesamiod fractures sustained in the Breeders' Cup Marathon.... Read More
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Researchers Use Models to Learn Why Equine Bodies Break
November 02, 2011
Using computational modeling, researchers can examine "what if" scenarios related to equine injuries.... Read More
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Banned Euthanized; Life At Ten Likely Retired
October 03, 2011
Banned euthanized after sesamoid repair, and Life At Ten will likely be retired after last place finish.... Read More
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Injured Thoroughbred Racehorse Banned Scheduled for Surgery
September 23, 2011
The Thoroughbred colt broke both sesamoids in his right ankle after working at Santa Anita Park on Sept. 22.... Read More
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Kentucky Derby Winner Animal Kingdom Cleared for Exercise
September 06, 2011
The Derby winner was cleared for exercise after undergoing surgery for a hairline fracture in his left hock.... Read More
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Q. Q: My 6-year-old mare suffered a pelvic fracture from a pasture accident five months ago. My veterinarian examined her and prescribed stall rest. What timeframe can I expect for starting light exercise and how can I tell if she is ready? Should I expect to ride her again? Dawn A:Most pelvic fractures have a good prognosis
Should the Screw Stay In?
Q. My 2-year-old filly clipped a fence post in a pasture eight months ago. The result was a slab fracture of the right hind long pastern bone. My vet attempted to repair it with a screw, which failed to hold the fragment in place, so I opted to leave it in a cast for eight weeks and let it heal naturally. After babying my filly for eight months, she's currently sound at all gaits, although she
Coffin Bone Fractures
Q. My horse has been diagnosed with a fractured coffin bone. What could have caused it, and what is the prognosis? Fractures of the coffin bone or distal phalanx usually occur in the horse following some type of trauma, often from kicking, or a large force placed on the coffin bone (i.e., racing on hard tracks). However, they can occur from a penetrating object or as the result of
