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Penetrating Injuries of the Equine Foot: A Retrospective Study of 63 Cases (1998 - 2008)

Author(s):
Kilcoyne I.,
Dechant J.E.,
Kass P.H. and
Spier S.J.
In: AAEP Annual Convention - Baltimore, 2010 by American Association of Equine Practitioners
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DEC 08, 2010
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1. Introduction

The objective was to examine the records of horses with penetrating injury to the central region of the foot and to determine the outcomes associated with this injury and factors affecting management and outcome.

2. Materials and Methods

Case records of 63 horses incurring puncture wounds through the frog or collateral sulci admitted to the University of California at Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital between 1998 and 2008 were reviewed. Factors evaluated included signalment, degree of lameness, foot affected, duration between injury and presentation, and treatment.

3. Results

Overall, 60% returned to soundness. Horses treated earlier after injury had a better prognosis. Horses with a hindlimb injury tended to have a more favorable outcome than those with forelimb injury. Thirteen horses were euthanized at presentation based on synovial structure involvement and financial constraints. Of the 35 horses treated conservatively or by standing surgical procedures, 32 (91.4%) horses returned to previous level of soundness. Fifteen of 63 horses underwent surgical treatment, of which 6 (40%) horses became sound for intended use and 7 (46.7%) were euthanized. Ten of 34 (29%) horses with synovial structure involvement regained full soundness. 

4. Discussion

A favorable prognosis can be anticipated for horses with penetrating injuries located centrally in the foot, especially if managed early after injury. Penetration of a synovial structure carries a poorer prognosis and should be considered during case management.

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Kilcoyne, I. et al. (2010) “Penetrating Injuries of the Equine Foot: A Retrospective Study of 63 Cases (1998 - 2008)”, AAEP Annual Convention - Baltimore, 2010. Available at: https://www.ivis.org/library/aaep/aaep-annual-convention-baltimore-2010/penetrating-injuries-of-equine-foot-a-retrospective-study-of-63-cases-1998-2008 (Accessed: 17 September 2024).

Author(s)

  • I. Kilcoyne

    Kilcoyne I.

    Assistant Professor
    MVB, Dipl ACVS
    Surgical & Radiological Sciences, University of California, Davis
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  • Dechant J.E.

    DVM MS Dipl ACVS
    Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California
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  • P.H. Kass

    Kass P.H.

    Professor
    BS, DVM, MPVM, MS, PhD, Diplomate ACVPM
    Population Health and Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis
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  • Spier S.J.

    Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California
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