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cedure once and was able to convert what he saw into a viable and easily used piece of medical equipment.”
This is especially impressive because Kimzey has no background knowledge of equine medicine. His son, John W. Kimzey, said, “I think my father’s success in veterinary products is due to his common sense and willingness to listen to the needs of the veterinarian.”
The Kimzey Leg Saver Splint originated in the board splint initially introduced by Dr. Wheat. This splint consisted of a board wired to the toe and folded behind the limb to support it during transport or subsequent treatment.
Kimzey’s innovation was to design a lightweight aluminum splint with a foot cup and Velcro straps that allowed ease of application.
The Kimzey splint is now carried on equine ambulances and by many equine practitioners. Its use has improved the treatment of seriously iryured horses by stabilizing the limb and preventing further soft tissue and bone iryury, thus enhancing the probability of successful surgical repair.
Over the past two decades, John S. Kimzey made significant contributions to equine welfare by the design and manufacture of devices to facilitate care of the injured horse. These include the equine ambulance, the orthopedic
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