Treatment of osteochondrosis dissecans in the stifle and tarsus of juvenile thoroughbred horses.

Objectives: To determine if arthroscopic surgery performed on weanlings/yearlings with trochlear ridge OCD of the femur (stifle OCD), or intermediate ridge of the tibia (tarsal OCD) detected on routine presale radiographs affects future racing performance.

Study Design: Retrospective case control study.

Animals: Thoroughbred weanlings and yearlings.

Local anesthesia and hydro-distension to facilitate cystic calculus removal in horses.

Objective: To report a technique for improving surgical access to the bladder for removal of cystic calculi in male horses.

Study Design: Retrospective case series.

Animals Or Sample Population: Geldings (8) with cystic calculi.

Surgical treatment of septic jugular thrombophlebitis in nine horses.

Objective: To report a technique for surgical treatment of septic jugular thrombophlebitis unresponsive to medical treatment.

Study Design: Case series.

Animals: Horses (n=9) with septic jugular thrombophlebitis unresponsive to medical treatment.

Burnout and medical errors among American surgeons.

Objective: To evaluate the relationship between burnout and perceived major medical errors among American surgeons.

Background: Despite efforts to improve patient safety, medical errors by physicians remain a common cause of morbidity and mortality.

Methods: Members of the American College of Surgeons were sent an anonymous, cross-sectional survey in June 2008.

Transpalpebral eye enucleation in 40 standing horses.

Objective: To report a technique for eye enucleation in standing sedated horses and to report outcome in 40 horses.

Study Design: Retrospective study.

Animals: Horses (n=40) requiring eye enucleation.