Lag screw fixation of avulsion fractures of the second phalanx in the horse.
Avulsion fractures of the posteromedial eminence of the 2nd phalanx were repaired, using an ASIF cortex screw in 3 reining Quarter Horses. Within 9 and 11 months, respectively, 2 horses were sound and back in competition as reining horses. The other horse was sound for pleasure class showing at 7 months after surgery.
D000818:Animals; D001458:Bandages; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000662:veterinary*; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000293:injuries; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D050724:Fractures, Cartilage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D006614:Hindlimb; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006736:Horses; D011859:Radiography; D014034:Toes / Q000293:injuries*