Surgical repair of a supraglenoid tubercle fracture in a horse.
A fractured right supraglenoid tubercle in a 15-month-old Thoroughbred gelding was repaired by partial biceps brachii tenotomy, interfragmentary compression, and tension band wiring. The horse is currently being ridden daily and has remained sound for 4 years.
D000818:Animals; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000662:veterinary; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000662:veterinary*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000662:veterinary*; D006736:Horses / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries