Comprehensive Guide to Fractures in the Horse

Fractures in the Horse is a detailed and contemporary reference book that covers all aspects of fractures in horses. The book is divided into two parts: the first part covers the principles of fractures, while the second part focuses on specific fractures and their management.

Principles of Fractures

The first 15 chapters of the book delve into the principles of fractures, including:

• Bone Structure and Function: This chapter discusses the anatomy and physiology of bones, including their adaptation, stress protection, and ultrastructural morphology.
• Pathophysiology of Fractures: This chapter covers the material features of bone failure, modes of fracture, loading characteristics, stress, and strain.
• Fracture Epidemiology: This chapter provides insights into the geographic, discipline, and horse-level incidence of fractures, risk factors, and predictability.
• Diagnostic Imaging: This chapter reviews various diagnostic imaging techniques such as radiography, ultrasonography, scintigraphy, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, and positron emission tomography.
• Acute Fracture Management: This chapter discusses pre-operative planning, anesthesia and analgesia, standing fracture repair, and management of complications.
• Surgical Equipment and Repair Techniques: This chapter covers external coaptation and rehabilitation techniques used in fracture repair.

Specific Fractures and Their Management

The following 22 chapters of the book focus on clinically relevant fractures, including:

• Relevant Anatomy: Each chapter describes the relevant anatomy of the affected area.
• Fracture Types, Incidence, and Causation: Each chapter covers the types of fractures, their incidence, and causation factors.
• Clinical Features and Presentation: Each chapter discusses the clinical features and presentation of the fractures.
• Imaging and Diagnosis: Each chapter reviews the imaging techniques used for diagnosing the fractures.
• Acute Fracture Management: Each chapter provides guidance on the acute management of the fractures.
• Treatment Options and Techniques: Each chapter discusses the various treatment options and techniques available for the fractures.
• Results and Recommendations: Each chapter documents available results and provides authors’ recommendations for the management of the fractures.

Fractures in the Horse is an essential reference for all professionals involved in equine veterinary medicine. It serves as a manual for surgeons, diagnosticians, residents, and interns. The book also provides valuable insights for veterinary practitioners managing fractures and suspected fractures in the field, advising clients, and making decisions. Individual chapters are relevant to anesthetists, surgery and imaging personnel.