Complete ulnas and fibulas in a pony foal

J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1985 Apr 15;186(8):802-4.

Abstract

Complete ulnas and fibulas were found in a 10-month-old Welsh Pony examined because of severe flexural deformity, with carpal and tarsal valgus deformities, in all limbs. Presence of these normally vestigial structures is considered a form of atavism. At one week of age, periosteal transection was performed for the angular deformity, resulting in no improvement. When performing this procedure, the authors recommend transection of these vestigial structures if present.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Fibula / abnormalities*
  • Fibula / diagnostic imaging
  • Forelimb / abnormalities
  • Forelimb / diagnostic imaging
  • Hindlimb / abnormalities
  • Hindlimb / diagnostic imaging
  • Horse Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Horse Diseases / genetics*
  • Horses
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Ulna / abnormalities*
  • Ulna / diagnostic imaging