Conservative treatment of a minimally displaced fracture of the radius of a horse
Martin, B.B.; Reef, V.B.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 191(7): 847-848
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488 PMID: 3679977 Document Number: 291946
The successful conservative treatment of an open, displaced fracture of the radius of a horse suggests that conservative treatment should not be ignored when surgery is not an option. The importance of proper soft-tissue management and the use of broad-spectrum antimicrobial treatment in the management of orthopedic injuries is emphasized.