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March 29, 2026Veterinary Surgery

Long‐term clinical outcome of maxillofacial fractures in horses: A retrospective study of 30 cases (2020–2024)

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MCMichèle ClarysseALAlexis LepsMHMaarten Haspeslagh

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Overview

A retrospective observational study assesses long-term outcomes of maxillofacial fractures in horses, indicating favorable prognosis.

Key Points

  • This study aims to evaluate the long-term outcomes, complications, and recovery in horses with maxillofacial fractures.
  • Retrospective observational design
  • Review of clinical records for treatment and complications
  • Structured questionnaires from owners regarding outcomes
  • Descriptive statistics for data analysis
  • 29 of 30 horses received treatment, with 96.6% successfully recovered
  • Majority of fractures were displaced, with notable frontal bone involvement
  • Postoperative median hospitalization lasted 11 days
  • Complications included nasal discharge in 31% and infections in 6.9%
  • 75.9% had cosmetic defects, yet all horses with performance follow-up returned to their previous level of use

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Clarysse et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c8c35cde0f0f753b39e1f8https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70099
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