Simini Surgery Review: Equine Edition

In this episode of the Simini Equine Surgery Podcast , we explore the orthopedic research from the February 2026 issue (Issue 2) of Veterinary Surgery , where three studies showcase how refinements in equine tenoscopic surgery are expanding what surgeons can accomplish through minimally invasive techniques. Together, they highlight a common goal: improving surgical access while preserving critical...

In this episode of the Simini Equine Surgery Podcast , we explore the soft tissue research from the January 2026 issue (Issue 1) of Veterinary Surgery , where two innovative studies focus on making equine upper airway surgery less invasive, mechanically stronger, and more effective over the long term.   One study introduces a standing, minimally invasive technique for prolonged treatment of guttur...

In this episode of the Simini Equine Surgery Podcast , we explore the orthopedic and soft tissue research from the January 2026 issue (Issue 1) of Veterinary Surgery , where three innovative studies challenge long-standing approaches to some of the most difficult conditions in equine surgery. Together, they ask an important question: Can smarter surgical techniques improve outcomes while reducing...

In this episode of the Simini Equine Surgery Podcast , we explore the orthopedic research from the November 2025 issue (Issue 8) of Veterinary Surgery , where two studies focus on a shared objective: identifying orthopedic injuries earlier and treating them more effectively to maximize athletic performance and long-term soundness.   One study demonstrates how early arthroscopic intervention can pr...

In this episode of the Simini Equine Surgery Podcast , we explore the orthopedic research from the October 2025 issue (Issue 7) of Veterinary Surgery , where two complementary studies examine the future of equine cervical vertebral fusion . Together, they answer two fundamental questions: Which implant performs best mechanically? And how do horses actually perform after surgery?   This episode fol...

In this Simini Equine Surgery Podcast episode, we explore two impactful studies from the August 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery , offering data-driven refinement for both orthopedic and soft tissue equine procedures. We cover: ✅ Ruspi et al. — A 20-year retrospective on medial condylar fractures in 150 racehorses. Despite historical concern, survival to discharge was 98.7% , long-term survival 9...

In this Simini Equine Surgery Podcast episode, we unpack two orthopedic studies from the August 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery . These papers tackle both surgical mapping and cartilage regeneration—bringing fresh insights for accessing difficult anatomy and improving outcomes in mature horses. We cover: ✅ Kerber et al. — A cadaveric study mapping the medial digital flexor tendon sheath (MDFTS)...

In this Simini Equine Surgery Podcast episode, we break down two clinical studies from the August 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery , both centered on smarter, more effective approaches to fetlock joint management—from first-line lavage to deep-pocket fragment removal. We cover: ✅ Beggan et al. — An ex vivo study comparing needle-through-and-through lavage (NTA) to endoscopic lavage (EL) for equin...

In this Simini Equine Surgery Podcast episode, we explore three practice-changing studies from the July 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery . These investigations revisit long-standing protocols around anesthesia recovery, antibiotic use, and colic prevention—each bringing new clarity to what works, what doesn’t, and why it matters. We cover: ✅ Lindqvist et al. — A prospective crossover study evalua...

In this Simini Equine Surgery Podcast episode, we examine three orthopedic-focused studies from the July 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery . From novel standing repair techniques to computer-assisted spinal fixation, this episode delivers fresh insights into return-to-work outcomes and high-stakes vertebral surgery. We cover: ✅ Drahonovska et al. — Standing lag screw fixation for short, non-displa...

In this Simini Equine Surgery Podcast episode, we explore two diagnostic turning points from the May 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery . One challenges how we interpret synovial fluid after fracture. The other examines new intraoperative tools for evaluating bowel viability in colic surgery. Both studies offer critical precision in moments that matter. We cover: ✅ Mason et al. — A retrospective re...

In this episode of the Simini Equine Surgery Podcast , we shift from bone to soft tissue as we unpack three standout studies from the April 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery . This episode focuses on improving tendon health through evidence-based strategies—from how we cool, to how we scope, to how we cut. We cover three tendon-focused studies: ✅ McCarthy et al. — Compression cooling systems vs. i...

In this episode of the Simini Equine Surgery Podcast, we dive into the April 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery and explore two high-stakes orthopedic studies that redefine stabilization—one at the fetlock and pastern, and the other at the thoracolumbar spine. You’ll hear takeaways from two groundbreaking investigations: ✅ Orozco Lopez et al. — Dual joint arthrodesis in racehorses with catastrophic...

In this Equine Soft Tissue Deep Dive, we examine two high-impact surgical studies from the February 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery — one focused on gastrointestinal reconstruction, and the other on an aggressive but effective approach to perianal melanomas. Covered in this episode: A direct in vivo comparison of end-to-side vs. side-to-side jejunecostomy A radical excision approach for perianal...

In this second installment of our Equine Soft Tissue Deep Dive, we spotlight another set of key studies from the January 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery — focused on improving mechanical outcomes and minimizing complications after GI and tendon surgery. We cover: Biomechanics of large colon colopexy: suture pattern vs. bite depth Comparative outcomes of small intestinal anastomosis with stapled t...

In this Equine-Ortho Deep Dive, we explore three surgical innovations targeting the distal limb — all featured in top-tier journals and focused on practical gains in precision, stability, and recovery. In this episode, we cover: Accuracy gains with a vertek aiming device (VAD) during computer-assisted surgery of the distal sesamoid bone A new compression aiming device for navicular bone fractures...