Conservative treatment of a minimally displaced fracture of the radius of a horse.
The successful conservative treatment of an open, displaced fracture of the radius of a horse suggests that conservative treatment should not be ignored when surgery is not an option. The importance of proper soft-tissue management and the use of broad-spectrum antimicrobial treatment in the management of orthopedic injuries is emphasized.
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Department of Clinical Studies, George D. Widener Clinic for Large Animals, University of Pennsylvania, Kennett Square 19348.
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D000818:Animals; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006736:Horses; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*