Abstract
Simple complete dorsal fractures of the proximal phalanx were repaired in 2 mature pleasure horses with cortical bone screws placed in lag fashion. Healing occurred within 12 weeks and both horses returned to their previous performance level of light pleasure riding within 6 months of injury.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 445-449 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Veterinary Surgery |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| State | Published - 1998 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- veterinary(all)
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Dechant, J. E., MacDonald, D. G., & Crawford, W. H. (1998). Repair of complete dorsal fracture of the proximal phalanx in two horses. Veterinary Surgery, 27(5), 445-449.