An unusual case of distal phalanx fracture in a horse.
A mature thoroughbred cross gelding with an acute onset forelimb lameness was found to have sustained a fracture to the distal phalanx. The fracture traversed the distal phalanx In a lateromedial direction dividing the phalanx into two halves, dorsally and palmarly and was classed a frontal fracture. The horse was treated conservatively and after 14 months rest it returned to work. Three years later the horse has remained sound.
McDiarmid
A M
AM
Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Easter Bush, Roslin, Midlothian.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000818:Animals; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D006724:Hoof and Claw / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D006736:Horses / Q000293:injuries*; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography