Is removal of proximo-plantar osteochondral fragments necessary in young Thoroughbreds?

PICO question In young Thoroughbreds with osteochondral fragments of the proximo-plantar aspect of the proximal phalanx, does pre-emptive surgical removal of the fragments compared to conservative (non-surgical) management reduce the incidence of subsequent lameness? Clinical bottom line Th...

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Main Authors: Julia Dubuc, Christopher Akkari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: RCVS Knowledge 2019-10-01
Series:Veterinary Evidence
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Online Access:https://veterinaryevidence.org/index.php/ve/article/view/186