Equine Fracture Complications and Trauma

2026 ACVS Surgery Summit Seminar

Recorded for On-Demand

This seminar focuses on the identification, understanding, and management of fracture complications in large animal trauma, with emphasis on equine patients. The seminar opens with a 30-minute expert lecture by Dr. Anton Fürst reviewing common surgical complications associated with fracture fixation. The next lecture is an interactive, case-based 1-hour panel discussion centered on mechanical failures.

Panelists present selected clinical cases to stimulate discussion on possible causes, intraoperative decision-making, and what might have been done differently. When appropriate, cases are supported by biomechanical interpretation and pre-modeled 3D analyses to help link clinical observations with underlying mechanical principles. The aim of this seminar is to provide practical insights to improve recognition, prevention, and management of complications in large animal fracture repair.

Agenda

Caroline Constant, DVM, MSc, MENG, PhD, DACVS (Large Animal), DECVS, facilitates the following presentations:

Fracture Complication in Equine Patients
- Anton Emil Furst, DECVS

Panel Discussion: When Fixation Fails: Case-Based Lessons in Equine Fracture Fixation with 3D Biomechanical Insights
- Caroline Constant, DVM, MSc, MENG, PhD, DACVS (Large Animal), DECVS
- Anton Emil Furst, DECVS
- Kyla Ortved, DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR

CE Credit

RACE Program #20-1389694 is approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education credits in jurisdictions which recognize the American Association of Veterinary State Boards’ (AAVSB) Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE). However, participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. RACE is approved through July 21, 2028.

Webinar Length: 1 hours 30 minutes CE Credits: 1.5 credits MOC: 1.5 points