Recent News for Injuries
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Hind-Limb Collateral Ligament Injuries Examined
May 18, 2013
Study results indicate affected horses have a guarded prognosis to return to athletic soundness.... Read More
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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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Therapeutic Ultrasound Settings for Horses Identified
April 23, 2013
Researchers identified what ultrasound settings achieve adequate temperature increases to be therapeutic.... 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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Preparing Joint Injection Sites in Horses (AAEP 2012)
April 09, 2013
When administering equine joint injections, veterinarians must take steps to minimize the risk of infections.... Read More
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Limb Positioning for Assessing Joints via X Ray (AAEP 2012)
April 08, 2013
How a horse is positioned while X rays are taken significantly affects joint balance, researchers say.... Read More
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Supplement to Support Post-Surgical Joint Health (AAEP 2012)
March 31, 2013
A supplement fed after osteochondral fragment removal could help reduce post-surgical joint inflammation.... Read More
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MRI to Evaluate Suspensory, Sesamoid Injuries (AAEP 2012)
March 27, 2013
Researchers say MRI is invaluable for identifying suspensory ligament lesions and sesamoid bone damage.... Read More
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Evaluating Joint Infections Using SAA Levels (AAEP 2012)
March 25, 2013
Researchers evaluated a new method that could help vets monitor joint infections' response to treatment.... Read More
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Grayson-Jockey Club to Fund 12 New Projects in 2013
March 15, 2013
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation approved funding of 12 new projects in 2013. ... Read More
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Stem Cell Approach Ineffective for SDFT Injuries (AAEP 2012)
March 15, 2013
Researchers found no significant improvement in SDFT injuries treated with mesenchymal stem cells.... Read More
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Selecting the Best Joint Therapy Approach (AAEP 2012)
March 05, 2013
One veterinarian reviews different non-steroidal joint medications commonly used in equine joint therapy.... 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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Using MRI and Scintigraphy to Diagnose Suspensory Injuries (AAEP 2012)
February 22, 2013
Using both MRI and scintigraphy could be beneficial when diagnosing suspensory-ligament-related injuries... 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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Pennsylvania Standardbred Racehorse Deaths Probed
February 11, 2013
Authorities are investigating two unrelated incidents occurring 15 minutes apart at The Meadows Racetrack.... Read More
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Using Intra-Articular Corticosteroids (AAEP 2012)
February 11, 2013
With appropriate care and use, vets can mitigate some risks associated with intra-articular corticosteroids.... 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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Selecting, Administering Joint Injection Drugs to Prevent Sepsis (AAEP 2012)
January 24, 2013
Veterinarians must take several steps to minimize the horse's chances of developing a joint infection.... Read More
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Racetrack Surface and Hind Limb Fetlock, Hoof Kinematics (AAEP 2012)
January 06, 2013
Researchers found variations in degree of fetlock flexion, hoof slide in horses working on different surfaces.... 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
