Figure 8. Typically ‘dropped elbow’ appearance of an olecranon fracture, the horse is unable to extend the elbow and carpus. There is moderate soft tissue swelling of the elbow.

Diagnosis and management of traumatic equine fractures: an update

Fractures of the distal phalanx (pedal bone) usually occur as a result of trauma such as kicking a solid object, standing on a stone or fast exercise on hard ground. Horses may present with similar...

Orthopaedic injuries on the racecourse

All racecourse veterinary surgeons should be equipped to provide first aid and emergency treatment on the course and in the stables, as well as to transport these horses to their home yard or a...

Figure 7. This is the same horse as Figure 5. Radiograph (dorsolateral-palmaromedial oblique) of a comminuted displaced fourth metatarsal fracture (A). The fracture plane and distal fragment were surgically resected (B).

Management of splint bone fractures

Conservative management strategies are best suited to minimally displaced splint bone fractures, whether open or closed, simple or comminuted. Treatment consisting of thorough debridement and lavage,...

Figure 7. Typically ‘dropped elbow’ appearance of an olecranon fracture, the horse is unable to extend the elbow and carpus. There is moderate soft tissue swelling of the elbow.

Diagnosis and management of traumatic equine fractures

Fractures of the distal phalanx (pedal bone) usually occur as a result of trauma such as kicking a solid object, standing on a stone or fast exercise on hard ground. Horses may present with similar...