Lag screw stabilization of a cervical vertebral fracture by use of computed tomography in a horse.
A traumatic fracture of C2 was diagnosed radiographically in a 1-year-old German Warm-blood stallion. Fracture configuration was difficult to see on survey radiographs. Computed tomography yielded a more accurate assessment of the fracture and facilitated fracture repair with cortical lag screws. Precise screw placement, to avoid spinal cord damage, was obtained by use of computed tomography. Follow-up radiography revealed normal bone healing, and the horse was in dressage schooling 24 months after surgery.
Barnes
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HG
Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman 99164-6610.
Tucker
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Grant
B D
BD
Roberts
G D
GD
Prades
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D000818:Animals; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000662:veterinary*; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D006736:Horses / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000662:veterinary