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The story on this page is a selection of interesting photos in the directory: Luna.
The complete set of photos is available at: Luna.
The horse is unconscious and moved to an operating "table".
Some bone chips got removed. Lab results from samples.
The hoof is dug into to inspect the injury and remove any bone fragments. Fortunately there is no damage to the tendon sheath.
At the end of the operation she is removed to a padded room where she will wake up and be safe from falling as is still unstable.
The little black dot is the actual nail hole.
Bone Fragments.
Sterile wraps prevent contamination of the wound.
The left ankle is swollen from this injury.
X-ray of the hoof after the nail is removed. More X-rays available in the associated directory.
Side view with nail still in hoof.
Bottom view with nail still in hoof.
June 29 view showing Luna's hospital shoe. Here the vet is looking for a reason why her leg is swollen. the swelling could be caused by infection or by a fragment of bone that was not removed. No fragment is seen.
June 29 view showing hospital shoe. Looking for why Luna's leg is swollen. That could be caused by infection or by a piece of bone that was not removed. No fragment is seen.
In this July 9th view Luna still has a swollen leg. Here the shoe has been removed and again the Veterinarian is looking for a possible bone fragment or other injury.
This June 29 view shows the hospital shoe. It was taken while looking for why Luna's leg is swollen. That could be caused by infection or by a piece of bone that was not removed. No fragment is seen.
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