26 research outputs found
A singular case of total traumatic hoof avulsion in a horse: treatment and outcome
Total traumatic hoof avulsion is a rare condition in horses. Hoof avulsion can be caused by acute injuries or achieved in the surgical treatment (ablation) of high scale laminitis. Decreasing motion at the affected site and hoof stabilization are essential to obtain a successful outcome. Complete avulsion may be treated by daily cleaning and bandaging but if the wound is unstable or large defect is present cast application is recommended. Normally casts are left in place from 2 to 3 weeks and changes are frequently required before wound is completely healed. The aim of this work is to describe a case of total traumatic hoof avulsion complicated by an open fracture of the third phalanx in a horse, the treatment and the present encouraging outcome
A singular case of traumatic total hoof capsule avulsion
Total, full thickness hoof wall avulsion is rare in horses.
Sometimes complications such as fracture of the distal
phalanx, osteomyelitis, septic arthritis and degenerative
joint disease have been reported. Limiting motion at the
affected site and hoof stabilisation are essential to
obtain a good hoof regeneration.
This case report reviews the clinical features including
diagnostic techniques (radiographic examination and
venography) of a Quarter Horse filly presented with a
complete and full-thickness traumatic hoof capsule
avulsion complicated by an open fracture of the third
phalanx. A transfixation casting technique was
performed followed after one month by 2 short limb
casts applied for 2 months each. Twenty-four months
after trauma the foot had completely regrown. The
dorsal aspect of the hoof wall appears to be remarkably
shorter compared to the heels. From a radiographic
viewpoint, the lateral aspect of the left hind foot shows
diffuse bone remodelling and a deformed distal phalan