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The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne2013; 54(3); 271-275;

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. L’objectif de cette étude consistait à examiner toutes les blessures de ruades au radius et au tibia observées dans un milieu ambulatoire pendant une période de 11 ans afin de déterminer les facteurs qui affectent les résultats. Les dossiers médicaux de 51 chevaux examinés pour une blessure de ruade au radius ou au tibia ont été examinés. Le signalement, les constatations de l’examen physique, le type de gestion et les résultats ont été évalués. Il y avait une association significative entre la présence d’une crépitation osseuse et une cote de boiterie ≥ 4/5 et un résultat défavorable. Il n’y avait aucun lien entre le signalement et le résultat, mais un nombre significativement supérieur de chevaux Thoroughbred/Thoroughbred croisés étaient touchés par rapport à toute autre race. Il n’y a eu aucun lien détecté entre le type de gestion et le résultat; cependant, la plupart (81 %) des chevaux étaient gérés lors d’un repos en stalle. Les chevaux avec une crépitation osseuse ou une cote de boiterie de ≥ 4/5 présentaient un risque accru d’euthanasie.(Traduit par Isabelle Vallières).
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Publication Date: 2013-09-03 PubMed ID: 23997265PubMed Central: PMC3573634
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The study explores kick injuries in the radius and tibia bone of horses over a span of 11 years, involving 51 horses, to identify the factors impacting the outcome. It implies a notable correlation between bony crepitus, high lameness score and negative outcomes, including an increased risk of euthanasia.

Study Objective and Method

  • The main aim of this research was to investigate all kick injuries to the radius and tibial bones, witnessed in an ambulatory environment over 11 years, to understand the factors influencing the result. This involved reviewing medical records of 51 horses that experienced a kick injury to either of these bones.

Criteria and Observation

  • The study delved into the signalment (a concise description of the patient including species, breed, age, sex), physical examinations, management style, and outcome of these horses.’
  • From the findings, there was a substantial association between bony crepitus (grating sound or sensation produced by friction between bone and cartilage or the fractured parts of a bone) and a lameness score at or above 4/5. Both these conditions led to a negative outcome. Conversely, there was no observed correlation between signalment and the outcome.
  • More Thoroughbred/Thoroughbred cross horses were affected than other breeds, significantly.

Management and Outcome

  • There was no relationship established between the type of management and the outcome, but it was found that most horses (81%) were managed through stall rest.
  • Horses with bony crepitus or lameness score of 4/5 or more were exposed to a heightened risk for euthanasia, indicating a poor outcome.

Conclusion

  • This study helps in understanding how specific conditions like bony crepitus and high lameness scores can affect the outcomes for horses suffering from kick injuries to the radius or tibia bones, thereby necessitating careful observation and management strategies to prevent severe consequences like euthanasia.

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APA
Schroeder OE, Aceto HW, Boyle AG. (2013). A field study of kick injuries to the radius and tibia in 51 horses (2000-2010). Can Vet J, 54(3), 271-275.

Publication

The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
ISSN: 0008-5286
NlmUniqueID: 0004653
Country: Canada
Language: English
Volume: 54
Issue: 3
Pages: 271-275

Researcher Affiliations

Schroeder, Olivia E
  • Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Kennett Square, 19348, USA. olivias2@vet.upenn.edu
Aceto, Helen W
    Boyle, Ashley G

      MeSH Terms

      • Animals
      • Female
      • Forelimb / injuries
      • Hindlimb / injuries
      • Horse Diseases / pathology
      • Horse Diseases / therapy
      • Horses / injuries
      • Male
      • Retrospective Studies
      • Treatment Outcome
      • Wounds and Injuries / pathology
      • Wounds and Injuries / therapy
      • Wounds and Injuries / veterinary

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