| Abstract: | If the leg is adequately immobilized one should notice an immediate improvement in the patient's condition. The pulse will decrease, the heart rate will decrease, one should evidence a decrease in pain. If this sort of immobilization is carried out the animal can then be safely referred to a veterinary clinic that is capable of doing orthopedic surgery. The splint can be left on until the horse is anesthetized and positioned on the operating table and then be removed and further x-rays can be taken and a more accurate prognosis can be given to the owner. |
