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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Language: | English |
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RCVS Knowledge
2019-10-01
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Series: | Veterinary Evidence |
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Online Access: | https://veterinaryevidence.org/index.php/ve/article/view/186 |