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Repair of a longitudinal scapular fracture in a horse
Jessica A Kidd1, Luis Lamas, Frances M D Henson
1Equine Hospital, The University of Cambridge Veterinary School, Cambridge, UK. jessicakidd1@aol.com
Objective:
To report repair of a longitudinal scapular fracture in a horse.
Study Design:
Case report.
Animals:
A 2-year-old Paint Horse colt.
Methods:
A longitudinal scapular fracture was surgically repaired using four 4.5 mm dynamic compression plates.
Results:
An acute longitudinal scapular fracture repaired surgically returned the horse to soundness within 6 months.
Conclusions:
Internal fixation of longitudinal scapular fracture is possible with multiple 3-5 hole dynamic compression plates.
Clinical Relevance:
Longitudinal fractures of the scapula should be considered when there is lateral instability of the shoulder after trauma. A displaced fracture can be adequately stabilized by internal fixation with a reasonable prognosis for soundness.
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History:
Fractures: Bone Repair
Minor fractures with no bone displacement are treated by immobilizing the fractured bone using a cast or splint. However, in the case of fractures with displaced bones, the broken bones are repositioned before immobilization to ensure successful healing without deformation and loss of function. The realignment of fractured bone ends is performed through a process called reduction. If the procedure...
