10: Fractures Flashcards
1
Q
What’s the problem with fracture healing in horses?
A
Slow, fatal contralateral laminitis, heavy weight compared to bones, proximal limb not amenable to implants
2
Q
What are the conditions for successful fracture repair in horses?
A
Must be immediately fully ambulatory, tight fragment compression, articular surface reconstruction, remove all loose fragments
3
Q
What can happen around long bone plates in horses?
A
Get glycocalyx
4
Q
What happens to implants if they are not compressed tightly enough?
A
Will break
5
Q
What should you do with metal plates in foals?
A
Remove after, esp if involving physis
6
Q
What is first aid for a fracture?
A
Stabilise limb (make useable), immobilise down to foot and up to proximal joint
