Repair of complete dorsal fracture of the proximal phalanx in two horses

Simple complete dorsal fractures of the proximal phalanx were repaired in 2 mature pleasure horses with cortical bone screws placed in lag fashion. Healing occurred within 12 weeks and both horses returned to their previous performance level of light pleasure riding within 6 months of injury.

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Published in:Veterinary surgery 1998-09, Vol.27 (5), p.445-449
Main Authors: Dechant, J.E, Macdonald, D.G, Crawford, W.H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
bone fractures
Bone Screws - veterinary
case studies
evaluation
Female
Forelimb - diagnostic imaging
Forelimb - injuries
Forelimb - surgery
fracture fixation
Fracture Fixation - standards
Fracture Fixation - veterinary
Fractures, Bone - diagnostic imaging
Fractures, Bone - surgery
Fractures, Bone - veterinary
Hindlimb - diagnostic imaging
Hindlimb - injuries
Hindlimb - surgery
horses
Horses - injuries
Horses - surgery
Male
methodology
phalanges
Radiography
tissue repair
Toes - diagnostic imaging
Toes - injuries
Toes - surgery
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Summary:Simple complete dorsal fractures of the proximal phalanx were repaired in 2 mature pleasure horses with cortical bone screws placed in lag fashion. Healing occurred within 12 weeks and both horses returned to their previous performance level of light pleasure riding within 6 months of injury.
ISSN:0161-3499
1532-950X
DOI:10.1111/j.1532-950X.1998.tb00154.x