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Complications of orthopaedic surgery in horses.
Abstract: Complications are a price all surgeons eventually pay. Experience and increasing skill will decrease many of them but certainly not all. The most important thing is for the surgeon to react correctly to a complication. Acknowledge the mistake (or bad luck) quickly and take whatever steps you can to correct the problem. Because so many equine orthopaedic cases have the potential for complications, recognizing and responding properly to these complications are imperative for successful outcomes. Discussion of the most common complications, their prevention and corrections, is presented.
Publication Date: 2009-02-11 PubMed ID: 19203703DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2008.11.001Google Scholar: Lookup The Equine Research Bank provides access to a large database of publicly available scientific literature. Inclusion in the Research Bank does not imply endorsement of study methods or findings by Mad Barn.
- Journal Article
- Review
- Animal Health
- Animal Science
- Clinical Examination
- Clinical Findings
- Clinical Pathology
- Clinical Signs
- Complications
- Diagnosis
- Disease
- Disease Diagnosis
- Disease Management
- Disease Treatment
- Equine Health
- Horses
- Orthopedics
- Post-Operative Period
- Surgery
- Veterinary Care
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Practice
- Veterinary Procedure
Summary
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This research article discusses the common complications of equine orthopedic surgeries, acknowledging that despite experience and skill, complications are sometimes inevitable. The emphasis is on quick recognition and appropriate responses to these complications in order to ensure successful outcomes in patient care.
Understanding the Issue
The paper primarily discusses the complexities and challenges that come with surgical procedures on horses. Complications can arise from:
- The inherent complexity of the equine anatomy
- The individual health status of the horse
- The intricacies involved in orthopedic surgery
These combined factors can minimize the efficacy of surgical intervention, despite the best efforts of even the most skilled and experienced veterinarians.
Approach and Strategies
Acknowledging these complications early is identified as crucial for the success of any surgical procedure. This involves:
- Acknowledging that any surgical procedure, regardless of how standardized or routine it may be, carries a risk of complications
- Recognizing the signs of potential or emerging complications during or after the surgery
- Responding quickly and effectively to address the complication.
Implementing these strategies the moment any complication arises can prevent the situation from worsening and lead to better health outcomes for the equine patient.
Prevention and Corrections of Complications
The article discusses common complications that could arise during equine orthopedic surgical procedures. The aim is to provide a guide to:
- Preventing complications by understanding the possible risks and carefully managing them before, during, and after surgery
- Correcting complications that have occurred, even despite preventive measures, to mitigate any further negative consequences
Essentially, the research emphasizes that prompt recognition and decisive action when confronted with complications are the crucial elements towards ensuring successful treatment outcomes in equine orthopedic surgeries.
Cite This Article
APA
Richardson DW.
(2009).
Complications of orthopaedic surgery in horses.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 24(3), 591-viii.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2008.11.001 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- New Bolton Center School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 382 West Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348-1692, USA. dwr@vet.upenn.edu
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Arthroplasty, Replacement / methods
- Arthroplasty, Replacement / veterinary
- Horse Diseases / surgery
- Horses
- Medical Errors
- Orthopedics / methods
- Orthopedics / standards
- Orthopedics / veterinary
- Postoperative Complications / epidemiology
- Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
- Postoperative Complications / veterinary
- Surgery, Veterinary / standards
- Surgical Wound Infection / epidemiology
- Surgical Wound Infection / prevention & control
- Surgical Wound Infection / veterinary
Citations
This article has been cited 2 times.- Ribitsch I, Oreff GL, Jenner F. Regenerative Medicine for Equine Musculoskeletal Diseases. Animals (Basel) 2021 Jan 19;11(1).
- Micheau L, Audigié F, Moiroud C, Jacquet S. New Model of Disuse-Induced Bone Density Loss in Horses. Animals (Basel) 2025 Oct 29;15(21).
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