Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Conservative management of fourth tarsal bone fracture in a draft horse.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1992
- Authors:
- Modransky, P et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A draft horse suffered a fracture in its fourth tarsal bone, which is a bone in the ankle area. Instead of surgery, the horse was treated with a conservative approach, meaning it received care that didn't involve invasive procedures. Seven months later, the horse showed no signs of lameness and was able to participate in athletic events again. This case suggests that for horses, especially those used for breeding or lighter activities, conservative treatment can be effective for this type of fracture. Overall, the treatment worked well for this horse.
Abstract
A fourth tarsal bone fracture was treated conservatively in an adult draft horse. Seven months after the injury, the horse had no evidence of lameness and was able to compete in athletic events. It has been suggested that conservative management of these fractures be considered for brood animals or animals used for less strenuous activities. The outcome of this case suggests that fourth tarsal bone fractures can be successfully treated in athletic animals with conservative management.
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