Fractures and bone chips Articles
Putting a plaster cast on a horse's broken leg »
23 January, 2012
What are the potential complications of putting a horse's limb in a cast?
Broken jaws: surgery »
5 September, 2011
Falls, kicks and collisions can lead to broken jaws — fractures can even be self-inflicted. But this part of the horse’s body is remarkably adept at healing
Is surgery ever an option for broken ribs? »
13 June, 2011
Breaking ribs is a painful injury for both horses and humans
Treating a horse with a broken leg »
16 September, 2010
Expert veterinary advice on what makes horses’ legs so vulnerable to fractures and what can be done to heal them
Pelvic fractures »
11 June, 2009
What are the causes and signs of pelvic fractures and what are the chances of recovery?
Dealing with life-threatening equine fractures »
26 March, 2007
H&H asks how far vets should go to try and save a horse after a traumatic injury, such as a major fracture like that suffered by Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro
Diagnosing hairline fractures with scintigraphy »
12 March, 2007
Horse & Hound explains why scintigraphy or bone scanning can be one of the best ways of diagnosing a hairline fracture
H&H's guide to different types of fracture »
23 February, 2007
Horse & Hound explains the different types of broken bone that can be suffered by a horse
Dealing with bone chips »
1 July, 2005
Sequestra, or small chips of dead bone, are relatively common complication after a horse sustains an injury, as Horse & Hound explains
Dealing with stifle injuries »
21 April, 2005
It is not unusual for event horses to suffer stifle damage and treatment can vary depending on the type of injury sustained, explains H&H
Understanding the forces behind fractures »
14 April, 2005
The state of the ground and the type of race appear to play an important part in the chances of limb fractures in racehorses, explains H&H
Feeding for healthy bones »
20 April, 2004
Horse & Hound explains the relationship between nutrition, exercise and bone density
Coping with fractures »
21 January, 2004
A horse with a broken bone is a terrifying thought for any owner, and although in some cases a repair may be possible, it is not a straightforward process
Dealing with kick injuries »
28 May, 2003
Expert advice from HORSE magazine on identifying and dealing with kick injuries
First aid for fractures »
19 February, 2003
Expert advice from HORSE magazine on identifying and treating fractures
Q&A: Coping with fractures »
18 December, 2002
Expert advice from HORSE magazine on how alternative treatments can help a horse with a fractured pedal bone cope with enforced box rest
Understanding splint bone fractures »
16 October, 2002
Expert advice on how splint bone injuries can occur and how to treat them
Pedal bone fractures »
25 October, 2000
Although a broken bone can seriously limit or ruin a horse's career, pedal bone fractures are an exception and have an excellent prognosis.
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