Kyla F. Ortved

About

Dr. Kyla F. Ortved is a leading equine surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on advancing diagnostic imaging and minimally invasive surgical techniques for horses, particularly Thoroughbred racehorses. Her key research areas include subchondral bone pathology in the fetlock joint, standing cone-beam computed tomography (CT), and innovative arthroscopic treatments. Dr. Ortved’s major contributions include validating standing cone-beam CT as a reliable tool for early detection of subchondral bone lesions—a critical step in preventing catastrophic injuries in racehorses. Her 2020 study on this topic (35 citations) demonstrated strong interobserver reliability, while her 2024 longitudinal work (15 citations) tracked bone changes in 2-year-old Thoroughbreds during their first year of training, providing essential insights into injury prevention. Notably, she also pioneered a standing arthroscopic approach for treating temporomandibular joint sepsis in horses (12 citations), showcasing her commitment to reducing anesthetic risks. With her work cited over 60 times, Dr. Ortved’s research is shaping safer, more effective veterinary practices, directly impacting equine welfare and performance.

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Key Achievements

Top Papers

1. 1
   Validation of standing cone beam computed tomography for diagnosing subchondral fetlock pathology in the Thoroughbred racehorse

   35 citations · 2020
2. 2
   Prospective, longitudinal assessment of subchondral bone morphology and pathology using standing, cone‐beam computed tomography in fetlock joints of 2‐year‐old <scp>Thoroughbred</scp> racehorses in their first year of training

   15 citations · 2024
3. 3
   Standing Arthroscopic Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Sepsis in a Horse

   12 citations · 2020

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