In this Simini Equine Surgery Podcast episode, we examine three orthopedic-focused studies from the July 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery. From novel standing repair techniques to computer-assisted spinal fixation, this episode delivers fresh insights into return-to-work outcomes and high-stakes vertebral surgery.
We cover:
✅ Drahonovska et al. — Standing lag screw fixation for short, non-displaced frontal plane fractures of the dorsal P1. Six Thoroughbreds returned to racing with a 100% healing rate—highlighting a fast, effective alternative to GA for distal limb repair.
✅ Esselman et al. — Return-to-performance outcomes in 34 Western performance horses with stifle chondromalacia. Surprisingly, severity of cartilage lesions and post-op biologics didn’t predict return—but 74% returned to some work.
✅ Käfer-Karrer et al. — A case report detailing the use of computer-assisted surgery (CAS) for lag screw fixation of a C6 cranial articular process fracture. With no exuberant callus and return to full work, this could redefine surgical options for mid-cervical spinal trauma.
Three studies, one message: refined technique and realistic expectations are key to optimizing outcomes in equine ortho.
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