Fractures and bone chips

Broken jaws: surgery

Falls, kicks and collisions can lead to broken jaws — fractures can even be self-inflicted. But this part of the horse’s body is remarkably adept at healing

Is surgery ever an option for broken ribs?

Breaking ribs is a painful injury for both horses and humans

Treating a horse with a broken leg

Expert veterinary advice on what makes horses’ legs so vulnerable to fractures and what can be done to heal them

Dealing with life-threatening equine fractures

H&H asks how far vets should go to try and save a horse after a traumatic injury, such as a major fracture like that suffered by Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro

Diagnosing hairline fractures with scintigraphy

Horse & Hound explains why scintigraphy or bone scanning can be one of the best ways of diagnosing a hairline fracture

H&H's guide to different types of fracture

Horse & Hound explains the different types of broken bone that can be suffered by a horse

Dealing with bone chips

Sequestra, or small chips of dead bone, are relatively common complication after a horse sustains an injury, as Horse & Hound explains

Dealing with stifle injuries in horses

It is not unusual for event horses to suffer stifle damage and treatment can vary depending on the type of injury sustained, explains H&H

Understanding the forces behind fractures

The state of the ground and the type of race appear to play an important part in the chances of limb fractures in racehorses, explains H&H

New racing fractures research unveiled

Recent research has revealed that three main factors play a part in managing the risk of bone fractures in racehorses, reports Horse & Hound

Feeding for healthy bones

Horse & Hound explains the relationship between nutrition, exercise and bone density

Coping with fractures

A horse with a broken bone is a terrifying thought for any owner, and although in some cases a repair may be possible, it is not a straightforward process

Dealing with kick injuries

Expert advice from HORSE magazine on identifying and dealing with kick injuries

First aid for fractures

Expert advice from HORSE magazine on identifying and treating fractures

Q&A: Coping with fractures

Expert advice from HORSE magazine on how alternative treatments can help a horse with a fractured pedal bone cope with enforced box rest