1. EQUINE HEAD WOUNDS AND SKULL FRACTURES.
- Author
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Perrier, Mélanie
- Subjects
ETHMOID bone ,HORSE diseases ,OCCIPITAL bone ,SKULL fractures ,SPHENOID bone ,NASAL bone - Abstract
This article discusses equine head wounds and skull fractures, which are common injuries in horses. The head region is particularly vulnerable to injuries due to the lack of soft tissue coverage. Skull fractures involving the nasal, frontal, and maxillary bones are the most common, often resulting from trauma such as kicks from other horses. Diagnosis and treatment of these fractures require a thorough examination, including imaging techniques like CT scans. Conservative management, along with wound treatment and systemic antibiotics, can yield good outcomes in many cases. [Extracted from the article]
- Published
- 2024