Comparison of Two Bandage Splint Constructs in an Ex Vivo Equine Metacarpal Fracture Model.

Objectives:  The aim of this study was to compare the deflection distance, deflection angle and pre-loading sub-bandage pressure of a transverse, mid-metacarpal fracture in an equine cadaver limb when loaded in bending while stabilized with either a Robert Jones Bandage (RJB) or a single-stack bandage (SS), each containing two orthogonal splints.

Study Design:  In an ex vivo experimental study, forelimb pairs from eight horses were collected, and one forelimb from each pair was assigned to either the SS or RJB groups. A transverse osteotomy was performed at the midpoint of the metacarpus.

The Effect of Inhaled Albuterol on PaO in Anesthetized Horses Receiving a FiO of 0.5 or >0.95.

Impairment of oxygen uptake can occur during general anesthesia in horses resulting in hypoxemia. Multiple treatments have been investigated for correction of hypoxemia with varying levels of success. In clinical trials, albuterol, a short-acting β adrenergic agonist, improved arterial oxygen partial pressure (PaO) in anesthetized horses unresponsive to adjustments in mechanical ventilation and administration of positive inotropic drugs.

Minimally invasive tenotomy of the tibial insertion of the semitendinosus muscle: An ex vivo study in horses.

Objective: To describe a minimally invasive technique for semitendinosus tenotomy with ultrasonographic guidance and to evaluate procedural complications.

Study Design: Experimental study.

Sample Population: Cadaveric equine hind limbs (n = 16).

Ex vivo comparison of the bursting strength of an equine ventral midline celiotomy covered by two standard abdominal bandages.

Objective: To determine the compressive effect of abdominal bandages after ventral midline celiotomy closure in horses.

Study Design: Ex vivo, experimental study.

Animals: Equine cadavers (n = 18), six per group.