Repair of a longitudinal scapular fracture in a horse.
OBJECTIVE
To report repair of a longitudinal scapular fracture in a horse.


METHODS
Case report.


METHODS
A 2-year-old Paint Horse colt.


METHODS
A longitudinal scapular fracture was surgically repaired using four 4.5 mm dynamic compression plates.


RESULTS
An acute longitudinal scapular fracture repaired surgically returned the horse to soundness within 6 months.


CONCLUSIONS
Internal fixation of longitudinal scapular fracture is possible with multiple 3-5 hole dynamic compression plates.


CONCLUSIONS
Longitudinal fractures of the scapula should be considered when there is lateral instability of the shoulder after trauma. A displaced fracture can be adequately stabilized by internal fixation with a reasonable prognosis for soundness.
Kidd
Jessica A
JA
Equine Hospital, The University of Cambridge Veterinary School, Cambridge, UK. jessicakidd1@aol.com
Lamas
Luis
L
Henson
Frances M D
FM
D000818:Animals; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D006736:Horses / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D016268:Internal Fixators / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D012540:Scapula / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome