Prostheses in horses refer to artificial devices designed to replace or support a missing or impaired limb or body part. These devices are used in equine medicine to enhance mobility and quality of life for horses with limb loss or severe injury. Equine prostheses can be custom-fitted and are typically made from durable materials that accommodate the horse's weight and activity level. They are employed in cases where traditional medical treatments are insufficient, and they can assist in rehabilitation and improve functional outcomes. This page compiles peer-reviewed research studies and scholarly articles that explore the development, application, and outcomes of prosthetic use in equine patients.
Grzeskowiak R, Schumacher J, Omidi O, Bowers K, Cassone LMC, Abedi R, Hespel AM, Mulon PY, Anderson DE.To assess a three-dimensional (3-D)-printed laryngeal clamp (LC) designed to enhance the anchoring of laryngeal prostheses at the cricoid cartilage. Methods: Ex vivo biomechanical study. Methods: A total of 22 equine larynges. Methods: Two experimental groups included larynges with standard prosthetic laryngoplasty (PL; n = 10) and larynges with prosthetic laryngoplasty modified with laryngeal clamps (PLLC; n = 10). All constructs underwent 3000 cycles of tension loading and a single tension to failure. Recorded biomechanical parameters included maximum load, actuator displacement, a...
