Long Bone Fractures Flashcards
1
Q
Which view is required to appropriately evaluate a condylar fracture?
A
tangential view
2
Q
In young racehorses, which condyle is more commonly fractured?
A
lateral condylar
3
Q
How are condylar fractures treated?
A
internal fixation with transcortical screws in lag fashion
4
Q
What is the most common long bone fracture in the horse?
A
diaphyseal fracture of the cannon bone
5
Q
How are diaphyseal fractures of the cannon bone treated?
A
double plate fixation
6
Q
How do horses present when they have a fracture of the olecranon?
A
dropped elbow with carpus in flexion
7
Q
How should a splint be placed for an ulnar fracture?
A
palmarly, extending from fetlock to level of the elbow
8
Q
What is the treatment of choice for olecranon fracture?
A
open reduction internal fixation (ORIF)
