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
Davidson
Elizabeth J
EJ
Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania, 382 West Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348-1692, USA. ejdavid@vet.upenn.edu
Martin
Benson B
BB
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