Management of slab fractures of the third tarsal bone in 5 horses.
Five cases of fracture of the third tarsal bone in racehorses are reported. A method of surgical correction employing a cortical bone screw is described in 2 cases. Healing of the fractures was followed radiographically. Surgical repair permitted both horses to return to competition. The 3 cases treated conservatively suffered a prolonged healing time and excessive new bone formation. They were unable to return to training due to persistent lameness.
D000818:Animals; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000662:veterinary; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000662:veterinary; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000662:veterinary*; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006736:Horses; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012146:Rest; D013639:Tarsal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*