Q: What is a splint? A: A splint is a bony enlargement of the inside or outside of the splint bone. It can be caused by direct trauma to the bone or can result from abnormal strains on the legs due to poor conformation or shoeing. When the splint first develops there will usually be a…
Q: My friend's horse has been diagnosed with a fractured pelvis, yet the horse is not having surgery. Is this normal? A: Pelvic fractures are challenging to handle in horses, not just because of the horse's size but because of the heavy muscling and tissue that surround the pelvic area. This makes surgical intervention such as…
