Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Accessory carpal bone fractures in the horse.
- Journal:
- The veterinary quarterly
- Year:
- 1994
- Authors:
- Rijkenhuizen, A B & Németh, F
- Affiliation:
- Department of General and Large Animal Surgery · Netherlands
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This study looked at two horses that had fractures in a small bone in their front legs called the accessory carpal bone. Both fractures were vertical, and the horses underwent surgery where the broken bone was fixed using two screws. After the surgery, one horse fully recovered and was able to return to its normal athletic activities, while the other horse continued to have lameness and did not fully heal. The researchers also discussed other similar cases and potential complications related to this type of surgery. Overall, the treatment worked well for one horse but not for the other.
Abstract
The clinical signs, the radiographic appearance, and the treatment of two cases of fracture of the accessory carpal bone are described. The fractures were in the vertical plane. Surgical intervention consisted out of fixation of the fracture with two lag screws. Follow-up information revealed that one horse became sound and returned to complete athletic activity whereas the other horse remained lame. A brief literature review is given and the surgical treatment and the complications are discussed.
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