Transporting Horses with Fractures

“What happens from the time a fracture is recognized to the time the horse arrives at the referral center is often as critical, or more critical, than what happens during the surgical procedure for fracture repair.”
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Several types of fractures and injuries that doomed a horse in the past may be repaired today due to advances in veterinary medicine and surgery.

One of the most important factors for a successful outcome from such an incident is what happens before a horse arrives at a veterinary medical center for treatment. This includes applying appropriate first aid and stabilizing the limb properly if needed.

“What happens from the time a fracture is recognized to the time the horse arrives at the referral center is often as critical, or more critical, than what happens during the surgical procedure for fracture repair,” said. Kelly Farnsworth, MS, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, a board-certified equine surgeon at Washington State Univeristy’s (WSU) College of Veterinary Medicine.

“I would discourage owners to try to do something alone unless they have a good understanding of the anatomy and the dynamic changes in forces that occur when the limb is fractured,” said Stavros Yiannikouris, DVM, a WSU equine surgical resident with interest in orthopedic sports surgery and performance

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