The range of orthopedic procedures regularly performed in the standing equine patient is
ever increasing. Although current textbooks on equine surgery and previous editions of …

Reasons for performing study An in‐depth review of dynamic compression plate (DCP)
fixation of propagating medial condyle fractures of the third metacarpus or metatarsus has …

Objective To determine the influence of screw configuration on the reduction and
stabilization of simulated complete lateral condylar fracture. Study design Randomized …

Objective The aim of this study was to determine the indications for, and complications of,
plate removal surgery in horses that underwent internal fixation of limb fractures. Study …

Background Despite the recommendation of plate fixation for propagating condylar fractures
of the third metacarpal (Mc III) or third metatarsal bone (Mt III), lag screw fixation can be a …

Objective To report the feasibility of standing MRI (sMRI) and document the value of sMRI in
surgical planning for surgical repair of limb fractures in the horse. Study design …

A 7‐month‐old W armblood filly was referred to the equine hospital because of a S alter‐H
arris type 2 fracture of the proximal physis of the right hind P 1. On admission, the filly had …

Complications are inevitable in any type of surgical intervention. Complications of
orthopedic surgery can only be minimized by limiting errors during preparation/planning …

Objective To report the performance of thoroughbred racehorses after surgical repair of a
medial condylar fracture of the third metacarpal/metatarsal bone. Study design …

The elongated, distally tapered limbs of horses are adapted for high‐speed locomotion.
Because these traits are artificially selected for in modern racehorses, they operate at a …