Equine Fracture Repair

I. Introduction. Bone Structure and the Response of Bone to Stress. Fracture Biomechanics. Fracture Healing and Its Noninvasive Assessment. General Considerations in Selecting Cases for Fracture Patients. First Aid and Transportation of Equine Fracture Patients. Perioperative Considerations. Surgical Equipment and Implants for Fracture Repair. Principles of Fracture Fixation. Bone Grafts and Bone Substitutes. Novel Biological Agents to Enhance Fracture Healing. Casting Techniques. Ii. Specific Fractures. Fractures of the Proximal Phalanx. Fractures of the Middle Phalanx. Fractures of the Distal Phalanx. Fetlock Fractures and Luxations. Fractures of the Proximal Sesamoid Bones.…