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.