Full-thickness injury of skin, coronary band, and hoof in a horse; successful treatment by secondary intention healing

Vajdi, Nasser; Haerian, Seyed Morteza

doi:10.22034/cjvs.2024.210715

Full-thickness injury of skin, coronary band, and hoof in a horse; successful treatment by secondary intention healing

Document Type : Scientific report

Authors

Nasser Vajdi ¹

Seyed Morteza Haerian ²

¹ Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Amol University of Special Modern Technologies, Amol, Iran

² Dedicated horse veterinarian, Tehran, Iran

10.22034/cjvs.2024.210715

Abstract

A 1-year-old male Mixed-breed foal with a left hindlimb deep full-thickness wound involving the skin, coronary band, and hoof wall as a result of traumatic force (with a length and width of 5 and 1.5 cm respectively, and a depth of 3.5 cm), was managed through a combination of treatments such as topical utilization of antimicrobial cream, bandage, and continue the process by the secondary intention healing. Systemic antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs were used for 7 days. Bandage (A three-layer bandage was used a sterile tampon, vibril, and a vet-wrap bandage) and topical treatment were changed every 4 days. After 35 days, the lesions were seen on the affected limb. The ability to bear weight was seen in the affected limb without swelling and pain during palpation. Suggested treatment and follow-up were very successful and may be suitable for similar cases.

Keywords

Horse

Traumatic injury

Wound healing

Wound management

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