Conservative Management of a Distal Epiphyseal Metacarpal Fracture in a
Skyros Pony |
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Authors: | Eleni-Maria AMANITI Nikolaos DIAKAKIS Michail PATSIKAS Ioannis SAVVAS |
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Institution: | 1. Companion Animal Clinic, Department of Clinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 11 Voutyra Str., 54627 Thessaloniki, Greece |
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Abstract: | Epiphyseal fracture, also known as epiphysiolysis, is the loosening or separation, either
partial or complete, of an epiphysis from the shaft of a long bone. Distal epiphyseal
fractures in foals pose a substantial challenge due to their guarded prognosis. This
report describes the clinical signs, diagnosis, successful conservative treatment of an
1-month-old, male Skyros pony with an epiphyseal fracture of the right third metacarpal
bone (type II Salter-Harris). The owner declined surgical treatment because of financial
considerations along with the unfavorable prognosis. Conservative fracture treatment was
pursued through external reduction and coaptation. The total duration of the conservative
treatment was eighteen weeks and the foal returned to complete health. |
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Keywords: | epiphysiolysis pony |
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