Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Traumatic foot injuries in horses: surgical management.
- Journal:
- Compendium (Yardley, PA)
- Year:
- 2013
- Authors:
- Burba, Daniel J
- Affiliation:
- Louisiana State University · United States
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
Managing traumatic foot wounds in horses may require surgical intervention. These wounds include coronary-band and heel-bulb lacerations, septic pedal osteitis, septic navicular bursitis, sepsis of the collateral cartilages, and hoof-wall injuries. This article provides a practical overview of the surgical management of these types of wounds.
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