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Severe lameness associated with an impact fracture of the proximal phalanx in a filly
Author(s) -
Cullimore A. M.,
Finnie J. W.,
Marmion W. J.,
Booth T. M.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
equine veterinary education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 2042-3292
pISSN - 0957-7734
DOI - 10.2746/095777309x409901
Subject(s) - medicine , lameness , fetlock , phalanx , surgery , horse , radiography , sesamoid bone , osteochondrosis , paleontology , biology
Summary A 3‐year‐old filly was presented for severe lameness referable to the left front fetlock joint. Radiographs confirmed an osseous cyst‐like lesion and synovial fluid cytology ruled out sepsis. The filly responded poorly to medical management and was subsequently subjected to euthanasia. Post mortem examination confirmed an impact fracture of the proximal phalanx, previously undiagnosed in the horse.