Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How to immobilize a limb in large pets like horses and donkeys?
By Edwards, G B & Jones, D G·Published in The Veterinary record·1978·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of Hexcelite for the immobilisation of the limbs of large animals.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A study looked at using a special type of tape made from a thermoplastic polyester to help keep the limbs of large animals still while they healed. This treatment was tested on six horses, one donkey, and a bull, all of which had different orthopedic (bone and joint) issues that needed immobilization. The results showed that this tape could be effective for these animals.
Abstract
The use of a thermoplastic linear polyester polymer orthopaedic tape in the treatment of six horses, one donkey and a bull with a variety of orthopaedic problems requiring immobilisation of a limb is described.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/664191/