How to Wrap a Horse's Knee Injury

Wrapping your horse's knee injury properly can aid healing while wrapping it incorrectly can create further problems. Wrap your horse's knee in a way that coincides with your horse's natural movements so that the dressing stays in place until a complete recovery is achieved.

Things You'll Need

  • Sterile, nonstick gauze
  • Absorbent rolled cotton
  • Support bandage wrap
  • Vet wrap
  • Surgical tape
  • Scissors
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Instructions

    • 1
      Gauze wrap for knee

      Cover the wound with sterile, nonstick gauze. Place absorbent, rolled cotton completely around the knee beginning approximately 4-6 inches above the knee and ending 4-6 inches below the knee, creating a 1-inch thickness of padding. Secure with surgical tape.

    • 2
      Rolled bandage for wrapping

      Wrap the knee from front to back beginning approximately 4-6 inches above and below the knee using using the support bandage wrap. Begin from the outside and wrap toward the inside of the knee starting at approximately 1/2 inch below the support bandage, stretching the wrap taut but not tight. Use scissors to cut the bandage wrap to desired length.

    • 3
      Vet wrap for securing all bandages

      Using the remaining bandage to overlap the prior bandage at least halfway across, keeping the bandage lying flat and smooth against the knee and surrounding area. Use scissors to cut the necessary length. Use vet wrap to secure the bandage wrap and seal the wound from contamination.