Small Animal Topic
Diaphragmatic Hernia
...and suturing the tear in the diaphragm. A tube may be placed to remove air, blood, or fluid that may accumulate in the chest cavity. Your veterinarian may refer you...
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Large Animal Topic
Septic Arthritis in Horses
...walk or non-weight-bearing lameness. Horses with an open or draining joint wound sometimes remain reasonably comfortable despite septic arthritis, and as such any wound near a joint should be evaluated...
Large Animal Topic
Laminitis in Horses
...on a nail on the left front limb & is unable to bear weight; if the problem in the left front limb is not resolved, the right forelimb is at...
Large Animal Topic
General Wound Management in Horses
...being accident-prone. Depending upon the wound location and the amount of time since it first occurred, you might see some of the following signs: Lameness or unwillingness to bear weight...
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Awards Programs
...annual ACVS Surgery Summit. Award Recipients Nominations now closed. The ACVS Rising Star Award recognizes early- to mid-career ACVS Diplomates for achievements and contributions above and beyond standard expectations. The...
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ACVS and ACVS Foundation award nominations due April 17
ACVS invites all Diplomates to submit nominations for six prestigious awards. New this year, the ACVS Rising Star Award recognizes early- to mid-career Diplomates. Eligibility criteria and the nominating process...
Large Animal Topic
Fractures in Horses (Surgical Repair)
...to a stall and may be required to wear a cast or bandage with or without a splint for a period of time. The length of the rest and rehabilitation...
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Past ACVS Surgery Summit Working Groups
...entrapment and its role with IDDSP. Participants discussed the role of lower airway issues and how they appear in both show and western performance horses. Next, they explored treatment options...
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2023 Surgery Residents’ Award recipients announced at Surgery Summit
...Seewald, DVM Mitochondrial DNA as an Inflammatory Mediator in Early Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis ACVS/ECVS Resident Speaker Exchange Program Awards A winner from the best ACVS resident large animal and small...
Large Animal Topic
Equine Enucleation
...which is then filled with an implant or prosthesis to maintain orbital volume and cosmetic appearance. This will make it appear that a globe is still present; however, the inner...
