Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Healing of a large leg wound with bone exposure in an 8-month-old
By E. R. Daneze et al.·Published in Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y de Zootecnia·2018·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Evolución cicatricial de herida lacerante con exposición ósea en equino. Reporte de caso
Plain-English summary
A 8-month-old Quarter Horse mare had a large cut on her right hind leg that exposed some bone and tendon. The vet treated her with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications, and cleaned the wound every other day while keeping her calm with a sedative. Due to the size and initial contamination of the injury, it took 170 days for the wound to heal completely. Fortunately, the sedative did not cause any heart problems during her treatment.
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Abstract
Este manuscrito reporta un caso de laceración amplia con gran pérdida de piel en la porción dorso-medial del miembro pélvico derecho, con exposición parcial del metatarso y del tendón del músculo extensor digital común en una yegua de la raza Cuarto de Milla con 8 meses de edad. Se prescribió un tratamiento a base de antibióticos y anti-inflamatorios, con intervención de la herida en días alternados previa tranquilización con clorhidrato de detomidina. La contaminación inicial, asociada al tamaño y magnitud de la lesión, contribuyeron para que la herida demorase 170 días para cicatrizar. El uso repetido y prolongado de detomidina no causo alteraciones cardiovasculares en la paciente.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.15446/rfmvz.v65n1.72034