Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Problem wounds of the horse.
- Journal:
- Problems in veterinary medicine
- Year:
- 1990
- Authors:
- Lindsay, W A
- Affiliation:
- Department of Surgical Sciences
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This study looks at three cases of horses with complicated wounds. One horse had a cut on its lower leg, another had a long-lasting wound on its chest that was leaking, and the third had issues related to a fiberglass cast. To better understand the problems and how deep the injuries went, the veterinarians used various tests like joint fluid sampling, nerve blocks, X-rays, and ultrasound. The findings highlight the importance of thorough examination and testing in treating these types of wounds effectively.
Abstract
Three clinical cases are presented to illustrate some of the problems that may complicate the treatment of wounds in horses. The three examples are a lower limb laceration, a chronic draining chest wound, and complications associated with a fiberglass cast. The use of ancillary diagnostic aids such as arthrocentesis, diagnostic nerve blocks, radiographs, and ultrasonography are indicated to assess change to deeper structures.
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