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,...