title: Conservative management of fourth tarsal bone fracture in a draft horse.
abstract: A fourth tarsal bone fracture was treated conservatively in an adult draft horse. Seven months after the injury, the horse had no evidence of lameness and was able to compete in athletic events. It has been suggested that conservative management of these fractures be considered for brood animals or animals used for less strenuous activities. The outcome of this case suggests that fourth tarsal bone fractures can be successfully treated in athletic animals with conservative management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg 24061.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Modransky
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Welker
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ryan
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D006736:Horses / Q000293:injuries*; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D010805:Physical Conditioning, Animal; D013639:Tarsal Bones / Q000293:injuries*