title: Propagation of a dorsal cortical fracture of the third metacarpal bone in two horses.
abstract: Seemingly, propagation of a dorsal cortical fracture in the third metacarpal bone developed after continued race performance in 2 horses. Historically, both horses had intermittent lameness that had responded to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and brief rest periods. However, lameness in both horses had increased in severity. Radiography revealed a dorsal cortical fracture of the third metacarpal bone, with propagation of the fracture plane proximally. Fractures were incomplete and healed with stall rest in both horses.
authors.affiliation: Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, Leesburg 22075.
authors.forename: G H
authors.initials: GH
authors.lastname: Spurlock
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D006736:Horses; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000293:injuries*; D014945:Wound Healing