Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
The surgical treatment of fractures of the olecranon in the horse.
- Journal:
- Equine veterinary journal
- Year:
- 1976
- Authors:
- Denny, H R
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This study looked at how to treat fractures of the olecranon, which is a part of the elbow, in horses. Four horses with this type of fracture were treated using a method that involved surgery to reposition the bone and secure it with a strong plate. In three of these cases, the fractures were more complicated due to additional injuries, but all were successfully repaired. After about 10 weeks, the fractures healed, and the plates were taken out. During follow-ups lasting from 10 to 26 months, all four horses were found to be sound and healthy.
Abstract
Methods of treating fractures of the olecranon in the horse are reviewed. A further 4 cases are recorded in which the fracture was treated by open reduction and fixation with a heavy duty Venable's plate placed on the caudal aspect of the ulna. Three cases had an oblique fracture through the semilunar notch; this was complicated in one by a fracture of the lateral half of the radial head which resulted in subluxation of the radio-humeral joint. The fracture of the radial head was treated by open reduction and fixation with a lag screw. The fourth case had an oblique fracture of the olecranon just proximal to the semilunar notch, complicated by a fracture of the anconeal process which was removed. The fractures healed within 10 weeks and the plates were removed in all 4 cases. During follow-up periods ranging from 10 to 26 months, all 4 animals became sound.
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