1- Treatment options for fractures- LA

Question 1

List 4 fracture scenarios were euthanasia may be considered on welfare grounds in EQ?

Answer 1

Comminuted fracture of a pastern region
Compound fractures of a long bone (open)
Complete fractures of long bones
Pelvic fracture

Question 2

What are they key elements in horse fracture treatments?

Answer 2

Isolation & stabilisation - differs on 4 regions

Question 3

Where is forelimb zone 1 in regards to fracture treatment?

Answer 3

Distal metacarpus to hoof

Question 4

How would you stabilise a forelimb zone 1 fracture? & what is the goal?

Answer 4

Apply a dorsal splint & bandage
to get the dorsal parts into a straight line
- Align cortices of bones in a vertical plane

Question 5

Where is forelimb zone 2 in regards to fracture treatment?

Answer 5

Distal radius to mid-metacarpal region

Question 6

How would you stabilise a forelimb zone 2 fracture?

Answer 6

Apply a lateral & caudal splint
Apply a heavier bandage (stabilise joints) to restrict movement & prevent flexion

Question 7

Where is forelimb zone 3 in regards to fracture treatment?

Answer 7

Proximal and middle radius

Question 8

What is the goal of stabilising a forelimb zone 3 fracture? & How would you do this?

Answer 8

Prevent abduction of the limb
Full Robert jones bandage & lateral splint to withers

Question 9

Where is forelimb zone 4 in regards to a fracture treatment?

Answer 9

Scapula, humerus, ulna

Question 10

How would you stabilise a zone 4 forelimb fracture?

Answer 10

Heavy distal limb bandage

Question 11

How does zone 2 differ in the hind leg?

Answer 11

Does not extend as proximally due to the hock
Middle & proximal metatarsal region