Longitudinal fractures of the condyles of the third metacarpal and metatarsal bones in racehorses: 224 cases (1986–1995)

H. Bassage, Lance; W. Richardson, Dean

doi:10.2460/javma.1998.212.11.1757

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Longitudinal fractures of the condyles of the third metacarpal and metatarsal bones in racehorses: 224 cases (1986–1995)

Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association • Jun 1, 1998

Authors:

Lance H. Bassage

Dean W. Richardson

Abstract

Horses with condylar fractures of MC-3 and MT-3 that had minimal pathologic changes in the involved joint had a favorable prognosis for returning to racing after surgical treatment. Prognosis for horses with complete condylar fractures, particularly those with substantial pathologic changes in the i...

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Medicine

Condyle

Metacarpal bones

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