Under general anaesthesia, the fractured lateral malleolus was surgically removed via an arthrotomy and the luxation reduced.
A full-limb fibreglass cast was then placed. Recovery from anaesthesia was assisted with a tail rope.
The limb was immobilised for 8 weeks with a cast.
The mare made a good recovery and was used as a broodmare 18 months later, despite osteoarthritis affecting the joint.
Source: Maitland-Stuart, S., Zeiler, G. E. and Mahne, A. T. (2017), Reduction and external coaptation as successful treatment for tarsocrural joint luxation in an Arabian mare. Equine Veterinary Education. doi: 10.1111/eve.12727
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