title: A field study of kick injuries to the radius and tibia in 51 horses (2000-2010).
abstract: The objective of this study was to examine all kick injuries to the radius and tibia seen in an ambulatory setting over an 11-year period in order to determine factors affecting outcome. Medical records of 51 horses seen for a kick injury to the radius or tibia were reviewed. Signalment, physical examination findings, type of management, and outcome were evaluated. There was a significant association between the presence of bony crepitus and a lameness score of ≥ 4/5 and a poor outcome. There was no relationship between signalment and outcome, but significantly more Thoroughbred/Thoroughbred cross horses were affected than any other breed. There was no detected relationship between the type of management and outcome; however, most (81%) horses were managed on stall rest. Horses with bony crepitus or with a lameness score of ≥ 4/5 were at an increased risk for euthanasia.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Kennett Square, 19348, USA. olivias2@vet.upenn.edu
authors.forename: Olivia E
authors.initials: OE
authors.lastname: Schroeder
authors.forename: Helen W
authors.initials: HW
authors.lastname: Aceto
authors.forename: Ashley G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Boyle
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D005552:Forelimb / Q000293:injuries*; D006614:Hindlimb / Q000293:injuries*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D006736:Horses / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary