Stress fracture of the scapula in two horses.
Stress fracture of the scapula in two horses is described. Both horses had a history of acute lameness after strenuous exercise. Using elective nuclear scintigraphy focal increased radiopharmaceutical uptake in the affected scapula consistent with a fracture was identified. Standing radiography was nondiagnostic in both horses. Ultrasonographic findings in one horse were consistent with a minimally displaced incomplete fracture. Both horses were treated conservatively and returned to train and race successfully postinjury. Veterinary
Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania, 382 West Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348-1692, USA. ejdavid@vet.upenn.edu
Elizabeth J
EJ
Davidson
Benson B
BB
Martin
D000818:Animals; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary*; D006736:Horses / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D012540:Scapula / Q000293:injuries*; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary