| This horse arrived on 2-14-07 with a one day old de-gloving fence wound. The skin flap was separated down below the intercarpal joint level and bone was exposed (photo 2), but the extensor tendon was not cut. The goal was to adhere the skin flap back to the flexing knee joint. Technique- to place gauze soaked with Lacerum Gel (Platelet Rich Plasma) between the de-gloved skin flap and the underlying tissue using an occlusive bandage. Twelve days later, the skin flap had adhered. The twelve to thirty-six day treatment focused on maturing the granulation tissue. Cellulitis occurred after the skin flap had adhered back and is being reduced by exercising the horse in a paddock situation. Notes- Bib and neck cradle had to be employed to keep the horse from chewing. Special bandaging was employed to save time and improve healing. (refer to bandaging section for more details.)We are awaiting follow up pictures to be sent to us by the owner. Treatment 2-15-2007 through 4-19-2007 |
2-15-07 Day 1 2-15-07 Exposed Bone 2-22-07 Day 7 3-15-07 Day 28
Begin Phase III Bandaging
Begin Phase III Bandaging
4-6-07 Day 50 4-6-07 Day 50 4-19-07 Day 63 4-19-07 Day 63
| Case 159 |
| Knee / Forearm Injury |
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