The lightcast system of limb immobilisation

Authors: Horney FD
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 25, Issue 12, pp 372, Dec 1977
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Horse, Livestock
Subject Terms: Skeletal/bone/cartilage, Fractures, Disease/defect, Animal handling, Trauma/injuries, Locomotor, Surgery
Article class: Scientific Article

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Abstract: Prior to the use of internal devices for reducing and immobilizing limb fractures, external splints and plaster casts were used. In such circumstances it was necessary to carefully assess the value of the animal and the nature of the problem, before deciding if treatment was warranted. Careful assessment is still important today; however, with modem internal fixation equipment, less favourable cases are attempted. In general most failures result from inadequate support during recovery from anaesthesia. This has been the stimulus to find the ideal material to provide support for the limb of the horse, to protect it and to transfer weight to a more proximal portion of the limb, in situations where such transfer of weight is necessary to protect the injured members…

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