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Shockwave therapy for treatment of a burn injury in a horse
Author(s) -
Johnson J. E.,
McClure S. R.,
Liskey C. C.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
equine veterinary education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 2042-3292
pISSN - 0957-7734
DOI - 10.1111/j.2042-3292.2009.00018.x
Subject(s) - medicine , horse , burn injury , withers , surgery , adverse effect , medical therapy , intensive care medicine , body weight , paleontology , biology
Summary This article describes a horse that sustained burn injury wounds over the back extending from the withers to the tail head as a result of a fire in a trailer. The extensive nature of the burn prompted investigation into treatment options which may stimulate healing. Based on current applications in human medicine, shockwave therapy was administered. This horse recovered from a substantial burn injury. Shockwave therapy may be a viable supplemental option for treating burn injuries in the horse, with no noted adverse effects.