Management of locking compression plate infection with negative pressure therapy in a neonatal foal
Abstract
Summary A neonatal foal presenting with surgical site infection following internal fixation of a transverse, displaced fracture of the distal third left metatarsus was successfully managed using negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). Negative pressure wound therapy promoted rapid formation of healthy granulation tissue, resolution of infection and stability of the implant until bone healing was achieved while minimising hospital personal exposure to multiple‐drug‐resistant pathogens.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Surgical site infection prevention
Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
Bone fractures and treatments
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Equine Veterinary Education
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Publication date
- 20 May 2026
- Language
- EN