Equine limb casts: Materials and methods Academic Article

abstract

• Limb casts are commonly employed in equine practice to immobilize the limb and provide mechanical support in a variety of clinical conditions. The successful application of a cast requires proper case selection, a team approach, and adequate preparation prior to the procedure. Careful postoperative monitoring is imperative to avoid serious cast-related complications.

authors

• Watkins, Jeffrey

published proceedings

• COMPENDIUM ON CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR THE PRACTICING VETERINARIAN

author list (cited authors)

• Booth, T. M., Dart, A. J., & Watkins, J. P

complete list of authors

• Booth, TM||Dart, AJ||Watkins, JP

publication date

• September 2003

published in

• Compendium (Yardley, PA)  Journal

start page

• 708

end page

• 714

volume

• 25

issue

• 9