Abstract
History, physical examination, and bone scintigraphy were used to diagnose central and/or third tarsal bone trauma in 3 acutely lame horses. In all 3 cases, the results of initial radiographic examination were negative. Bone scintigraphy revealed focal, intense radioisotope uptake at the level of the distal tarsal bones in the 3 horses. Radiographs obtained 4 weeks after injury in one horse demonstrated a slab fracture of the central tarsal bone. Conservative management of the tarsal bone disease resulted in acceptable return to function in all 3 horses.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 624-628 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association |
| Volume | 188 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| State | Published - Mar 15 1986 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- veterinary(all)