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Incomplete sagittal fracture of the talus in 11 racehorses: outcome.
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Equine veterinary journal [Equine Vet J] 2005 Sep; Vol. 37 (5), pp. 457-61. - Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- Reasons for Performing Study: Little information exists regarding talus fractures in the horse and there have been no previously published case series of racehorses diagnosed with incomplete sagittal fracture of the talus.<br />Objective: To describe the diagnosis, treatment and post injury performance of horses with incomplete sagittal fracture of the talus.<br />Methods: Medical records of 11 racehorses (8 Standardbreds and 3 Thoroughbreds) admitted between January 1992 and January 1999 were reviewed. Subject details, anamnesis, results of lameness examination, radiographs and nuclear scintigraphic findings were evaluated. Racing performance was assessed by comparing pre- and post injury race records.<br />Results: Nuclear scintigraphic examination, performed in 8 of the 11 horses, revealed focal increased radiopharmaceutical uptake in the proximal aspect of the affected talus. Fractures could best be seen on dorsal 10-20 degrees lateral-plantaromedial oblique radiographs; all had raced pre-injury. All horses were treated conservatively and follow-up information was available for 8 horses, of which 7 raced after injury. Performance in 3 horses was improved, in 1 it was unchanged and in 3 horses performance declined.<br />Conclusions: Horses with incomplete fracture of the talus have a good prognosis for return to racing after conservative management.<br />Potential Relevance: Incomplete sagittal fracture of the talus should be considered as a cause of hindlimb lameness in racehorses. Further research is necessary to determine the pathophysiology of these fractures.
- Subjects :
- Animals
Carpus, Animal diagnostic imaging
Female
Fractures, Bone diagnostic imaging
Fractures, Bone therapy
Horse Diseases diagnostic imaging
Horses
Male
Prognosis
Radionuclide Imaging
Rest
Retrospective Studies
Treatment Outcome
Carpus, Animal injuries
Fractures, Bone veterinary
Horse Diseases therapy
Physical Conditioning, Animal economics
Physical Conditioning, Animal physiology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0425-1644
- Volume :
- 37
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Equine veterinary journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 16163949
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2746/042516405774480030