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Evidence-based musculoskeletal surgery in horses
Stephanie S Caston1, Eric L Reinertson
1Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA.
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice
|July 10, 2007
Summary
Equine veterinarians frequently treat musculoskeletal disorders, often with surgery. While surgical literature for horses is expanding, more research is needed to establish evidence-based treatment standards.
Area of Science:
- Equine surgery
- Veterinary orthopedics
- Musculoskeletal research
Background:
- Musculoskeletal disorders are a significant concern in equine veterinary medicine.
- Surgical intervention is a primary treatment modality for many equine orthopedic conditions.
- The existing body of literature on surgical correction of equine musculoskeletal disorders is growing but remains limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the current state of literature regarding surgical correction of equine musculoskeletal disorders.
- To emphasize the need for advancing research quality in this field.
- To advocate for the application of stricter evidence-based standards in clinical decision-making.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of existing research on equine musculoskeletal surgery.
- Analysis of the current evidence base for surgical interventions.
- Discussion of the implications for clinical practice and future research directions.
Main Results:
- The literature on equine musculoskeletal disorder surgery is expanding but not yet comprehensive.
- Current evidence varies in quality, necessitating careful evaluation.
- There is a clear need for higher-quality research to inform best practices.
Conclusions:
- Continued growth in research is essential for advancing equine orthopedic surgery.
- Clinicians must critically appraise available evidence.
- Future research should focus on improving the quality and rigor of studies to establish robust treatment guidelines.
