exam 2 spling bone and proximal sesamoid bone fractures Flashcards
1
Q
what are the splint bones in the horse
A
2 and 4
2
Q
T/F many splint bone fractures can be treated successfully with rest
A
True
3
Q
removal of residual distal splint bone dont remove more than how much??
A
dont remove more than the distal 2/3 of the splint bone, if u remove more than 2/3 of distal splint you need a internal fixatio of prox fragment
4
Q
if you are plating a splint bone fx dont engage what
A
MC3
5
Q
the interosseous ligmanet connects what
A
the splint bone to the cannon bone
6
Q
what should you do to reduce the incience of bucked shins?
A
trainers should allocate more training efforts to regular short distance breezing and less long distance galloping
7
Q
what is osteostixis
A
drilling in the medullary cavity
8
Q
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