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KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. -- Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro's right hind leg cast was removed Monday, according to his medical team.
"Barbaro was placed under general anesthesia for the cast removal," said Dr. Dean W. Richardson, chief of surgery at The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Background.
"In addition, his foot was trimmed and a new shoe glued on," Richardson said. "A padded bandage with plastic and fiberglass splints was placed on his lower limb for support."
Barbaro's lower right hind leg had been in a cast since surgery at Penn's George D. Widener Hospital following his accident May 20 at the Preakness Stakes.
"He had a perfect pool recovery and immediately stood; he walked easily back to his stall," said Dr. Richardson. "He used all of his legs quite well."
Barbaro's left hind foot, which had laminitis, was also fully evaluated while he was under anesthesia.
"There are no signs of new problems with that foot, but the hoof needs several more months of growth before we will know how much foot structure and function will be recovered," Richardson said.
The next update will be posted on Tuesday, Nov. 14, unless there is a significant change in Barbaro's condition.
More information on Barbaro's condition is available at www.vet.upenn.edu.
Posted by Valkyre at November 6, 2006 11:30 PM