Conservative management of femoral diaphyseal fractures in four foals.
Femoral fractures in young horses can occur as a result of severe trauma and generally have a poor prognosis despite treatment. Four young horses with femoral diaphyseal fractures were managed with conservative treatment consisting of prolonged rest, analgesics, hind limb support, and corrective farriery. A favorable outcome in the form of pasture soundness with potential for limited athletic usefulness was obtained in 3 out of the 4 cases. This report supports the use of conservative treatment of selected diaphyseal femoral fractures in young horses.
McCann
M E
ME
Department of Large Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens 30602-7385.
Hunt
R J
RJ
D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D017102:Fracture Healing; D006736:Horses / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D010653:Phenylbutazone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D010653:Phenylbutazone