Scapula stress fractures in Thoroughbred racehorses: Eight cases (1997–2006) |
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| Authors: | S A Vallance J M Lumsden C B O'Sullivan |
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| Institution: | 1. Randwick Equine Centre, 3 Jane Street, Randwick, New South Wales 2035, Australia.;2. Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, University of California, Davis, California 95616, USA. |
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| Abstract: | No case series exists in the literature describing scapula stress fractures. The purpose of this study was to review the clinical findings, diagnostic images and outcome of 8 horses diagnosed with scapula stress fractures. Scapula stress fractures were seen in Thoroughbred racehorses displaying acute moderate forelimb lameness. Nuclear scintigraphy identified the mid‐distal scapula spine and/or scapula supraspinous fossa as predilection sites. Conservative management resulted in a good prognosis for return to racing, but stress fracture recurrence may be seen. |
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| Keywords: | horse stress fracture scapula lameness nuclear imaging |
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