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Fracture of 3rd Phalanges
By matanra in All, Equine | one comment | Add Your Case
Related Categories: Equine Trauma, Fracture of 3rd Phalanges, Sports SurgeryPost by Matan Rabin
Owner complains: after horseback riding the horse started to limp.
Clinical signs: limping when running and lowering the head when running.
Diagnosis: it was detected by looking at the horse running that the horse is limping on the left front leg. Hoof taster examination, palpation, regional Anastasia reveal that the problem is in the hoof. The hoof was treated by friar searching for an abases. An x ray imaging revel there was a fracture in the 3rd phalanx.
Treatment: a bandage on the distal part of leg. a bareshoe was placed. and treatment against pain.
Supportive care: the horse needs a long rest with no back riding for a least 3 months.
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