Management of slab fractures of the third tarsal bone in 5 horses
- 31 December 1981
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Equine Veterinary Journal
- Vol. 14 (1) , 55-58
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2042-3306.1982.tb02335.x
Abstract
Five cases of fracture of the 3rd tarsal bone in racehorses are reported. A method of surgical correction employing a cortical bone screw is described in 2 cases. Healing of the fractures was followed radiographically. Surgical repair permitted both horses to return to competition. The 3 cases treated conservatively suffered a prolonged healing time and excessive new bone formation. They were unable to return to training due to persistent lameness.This publication has 2 references indexed in Scilit:
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