28/11/2025
๐ดโจ Healing Wounds with Casts โจ๐ด
Did you know that some wounds heal faster when treated with a supportive cast? ๐ฉน๐ช
Casts arenโt just for broken bones, they can also be used to protect lower-limb wounds, keep them clean, and give tissues the stability they need to repair properly.
How it works:
โข A specialised cast is applied over a padded bandage, creating a firm, protective shell.
โข It keeps the wound area immobilised, reducing movement that can slow healing, especially in areas with lots of motion, such as around joints.
โข It shields the wound from dirt and moisture.
Casts are commonly left in place for around two weeks, during which the horse is closely monitored for any signs of discomfort, splitting, or strike through.
Back in September, Ellie went out to see Knockara, who had sustained an injury over his right hind fetlock. There were concerns about possible communication with his tendon sheath due to the woundโs location, so Knockara was transported to the clinic for further work up.๐ The tendon sheath was sampled and the wound was pressure tested, and thankfully no sepsis or communication was found. It was therefore advised that Knockara have the wound cleaned and sutured, with a cast placed to support healing. He stayed at the clinic for two weeks for monitoring and lots of TLC. ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Two weeks later, the cast was removed and the wound was healing beautifully. Once home, the wound continued to improve, and bandaging was gradually reduced.
Now, not even three full months on from his initial injury, Knockara is back in full work with his owner, Sharon, and doing really well. We are so pleased with how he has healed. This is a great example of how treating wounds with casts can speed up the healing process. โค๏ธโ๐ฉน
When used as part of the treatment plan in appropriate cases, casts can make a huge difference to the speed and quality of wound recovery, helping horses get back to their normal lives sooner. ๐๐
