Texas A&M University Veterinary Medicine
& Biomedical Sciences
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University Veterinary Medicine
& Biomedical Sciences
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Jeffrey Watkins

Senior Professor
Equine Orthopedic Surgery
Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences
Contact
JWATKINS@cvm.tamu.edu
9798453541
TAMU Mailstop: 4475

Research and Scholarly Interests

 

Orthopedic Surgery. Equine fracture management including: intramedullary interlocking nail fixation; fracture biomechanics; biomaterials; implant design and testing; arthrodesis techniques; management of infection; and orthopedic applications of stem cell therapy.

EDUCATION

  • B.S., Kansas State Univeristy, 1978
  • D.V.M., Kansas State University, 1980
  • M.S., Texas A&M University, 1984

CREDENTIALS

  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons, start 1986, Board Certified
  • Texas Veterinary Medical License: 4667
  • Surgery
  • Orthopedics
  • Lameness
  • *McCormick JD, Watkins JP (2017). Double plate fixation for the management of proximal interphalangeal joint instability in 30 horses (1987-2015) EQ VET J., 211-215
  • McCormick JD, Watkins, JP (2014). Plate fixation for management of plantar instability of the distal tarsus / proximal metatarsus in 5 horses VET SURG .
  • Hague BA, Watkins JP, Hooper RN, Taylor TS, Roussel AJ (1997). Tension band plating of an olecranon fracture in a bull. J AM VET MED ASSOC. 6, 757-8
  • Swor TM, Watkins JP, Bahr A, Honnas CM (2003). Results of plate fixation of type 1b olecranon fractures in 24 horses. EQUINE VET J. 7, 670-5
  • Honnas CM, Schumacher J, Cohen ND, Watkins JP, Taylor TS (1991). Septic tenosynovitis in horses: 25 cases (1983-1989). J AM VET MED ASSOC. 11, 1616-22
  • Mez JC, Dabareiner RM, Cole RC, Watkins JP (2007). Fractures of the greater tubercle of the humerus in horses: 15 cases (1986-2004). J AM VET MED ASSOC. 9, 1350-5
  • Knox PM, Watkins JP (2006). Proximal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis using a combination plate-screw technique in 53 horses (1994-2003). EQUINE VET J. 6, 538-42
  • Swor TM, Watkins JR, Bahr A, Epstein KL, Honnas CM (2006). Results of plate fixation of type 5 olecranon fractures in 20 horses. EQUINE VET J. 1, 30-4
  • Swinebroad EL, Dabareiner RM, Swor TM, Carter GK, Watkins JP, Walker M, Schmitz DG, Honnas CM (2003). Osteomyelitis secondary to trauma involving the proximal end of the radius in horses: five cases (1987-2001). J AM VET MED ASSOC. 4, 486-91
  • Hand DR, Watkins JP, Honnas CM, Kemper D (2001). Osteomyelitis of the sustentaculum tali in horses: 10 cases (1992-1998). J AM VET MED ASSOC. 3, 341-5
  • Dabareiner RM, Watkins JP, Carter GK, Honnas CM, Eastman T (2001). Osteitis of the axial border of the proximal sesamoid bones in horses: eight cases (1993-1999). J AM VET MED ASSOC. 1, 82-6
  • Dutton DM, Watkins JP, Honnas CM, Hague BA (1999). Treatment response and athletic outcome of foals with tarsal valgus deformities: 39 cases (1988-1997). J AM VET MED ASSOC. 10, 1481-4
  • Dutton DM, Honnas CM, Watkins JP (1999). Nonsurgical treatment of suprascapular nerve injury in horses: 8 cases (1988-1998). J AM VET MED ASSOC. 11, 1657-9
  • Dutton DM, Watkins JP, Walker MA, Honnas CM (1998). Incomplete ossification of the tarsal bones in foals: 22 cases (1988-1996). J AM VET MED ASSOC. 11, 1590-4
  • McClure SR, Watkins JP, Ashman RB (1998). In vivo evaluation of intramedullary interlocking nail fixation of transverse femoral osteotomies in foals. VET SURG. 1, 29-36
  • Hogan PM, McIlwraith CW, Honnas CM, Watkins JP, Bramlage LR (1997). Surgical treatment of subchondral cystic lesions of the third metacarpal bone: results in 15 horses (1986-1994). EQUINE VET J. 6, 477-82
  • Cohen ND, Peloso JG, Mundy GD, Fisher M, Holland RE, Little TV, Misheff MM, Watkins JP, Honnas CM, Moyer W (1997). Racing-related factors and results of prerace physical inspection and their association with musculoskeletal injuries incurred in thoroughbreds during races. J AM VET MED ASSOC. 4, 454-63
  • Peloso JG, Cohen ND, Walker MA, Watkins JP, Gayle JM, Moyer W (1996). Case-control study of risk factors for the development of laminitis in the contralateral limb in Equidae with unilateral lameness. J AM VET MED ASSOC. 10, 1746-9
  • Hogan PM, Watkins JP, Black RJ (1995). What is your diagnosis? Biaxial fractures of the distal portion of the second and fourth metatarsal bones. J AM VET MED ASSOC. 5, 561-2
  • Crabill MR, Honnas CM, Taylor DS, Schumacher J, Watkins JP, Snyder JR (1994). Stringhalt secondary to trauma to the dorsoproximal region of the metatarsus in horses: 10 cases (1986-1991). J AM VET MED ASSOC. 6, 867-9
  • McClure SR, Watkins JP, Bronson DG, Ashman RB (1994). In vitro comparison of the standard short limb cast and three configurations of short limb transfixation casts in equine forelimbs. AM J VET RES. 9, 1331-4
  • McClure SR, Watkins JP, Ashman RB (1994). In vitro comparison of the effect of parallel and divergent transfixation pins on breaking strength of equine third metacarpal bones. AM J VET RES. 9, 1327-30
  • Peloso JG, Watkins JP, Keele SR, Morris EL (1993). Bilateral stress fractures of the tibia in a racing American quarter horse. J AM VET MED ASSOC. 6, 801-5
  • McClure SR, Hooper RN, Watkins JP (1993). Intermittent antimicrobial infusion for management of a septic distal interphalangeal joint in a horse. J AM VET MED ASSOC. 6, 973-5
  • Welch RD, Watkins JP, DeBowes RM, Leipold HW (1991). Effects of intra-articular administration of dimethylsulfoxide on chemically induced synovitis in immature horses. AM J VET RES. 6, 934-9
  • Baird AN, Cohen ND, Taylor TS, Watkins JP, Schumacher J (1991). Renosplenic entrapment of the large colon in horses: 57 cases (1983-1988). J AM VET MED ASSOC. 8, 1423-6
  • Behrens E, Honnas CM, Watkins JP (1991). What is your diagnosis? Osteochondritis dessicans. J AM VET MED ASSOC. 7, 1251-2
  • Watkins JP, Taylor TS, Day WC, Varner DD, Schumacher J, Baird AN, Welch RD (1990). Elective cesarean section in mares: eight cases (1980-1989). J AM VET MED ASSOC. 12, 1639-45
  • Baird AN, Scruggs DW, Watkins JP, Taylor TS (1990). Effect of antimicrobial solution lavage on the palmar digital tendon sheath in horses. AM J VET RES. 9, 1488-94
  • Welch RD, Auer JA, Watkins JP, Baird AN (1990). Surgical treatment of tarsal sheath effusion associated with an exostosis on the calcaneus of a horse. J AM VET MED ASSOC. 12, 1992-4
  • Smith BL, Morton LD, Watkins JP, Taylor TS, Storts RW (1989). Malignant seminoma in a cryptorchid stallion. J AM VET MED ASSOC. 6, 775-6
  • Baird AN, Taylor TS, Watkins JP (1989). Rectal packing as initial management of grade 3 rectal tears.EQUINE VET J SUPPL. 7, 121-3
  • Watkins JP, Taylor TS, Schumacher J, Taylor JR, Gillis JP (1989). Rectal tears in the horse: an analysis of 35 cases. EQUINE VET J. 3, 186-8
  • Taylor TS, Watkins JP, Schumacher J (1987). Temporary indwelling rectal liner for use in horses with rectal tears. J AM VET MED ASSOC. 6, 677-80
  • Glass KG, Watkins, JP (2016). Intramedullary, Interlocking Nail Fixation of Humeral Fractures in Twenty-Seven Horses less than One Year of Age (1999-2013) VETERINARY SURGERY. 6,
  • Glass KG, Watkins JP (2016). Intramedullary, Interlocking Nail and Plate Fixation of Humeral Fractures in Fifteen Horses less than One Year of Age (1999-2013) VETERINARY SURGERY. 6,

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