Repair of a longitudinal scapular fracture in a horse

Vet Surg. 2007 Jun;36(4):378-81. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2007.00278.x.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Fractures, Bone / surgery
  • Fractures, Bone / veterinary*
  • Horses / injuries
  • Horses / surgery*
  • Internal Fixators / veterinary*
  • Male
  • Scapula / injuries*
  • Scapula / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome