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Traumatic sacral fracture following dystocia in a Thoroughbred foal |
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| Authors: | C. Mackenzie E. Haggett S. Powell M. Swarbrick T. Leaman |
| Affiliation: | 1. Institute of Veterinary Science, Department of Equine Clinical Science, University of Liverpool, Neston, Cheshire, UK;2. Rossdales Veterinary Surgeons, Newmarket, Suffolk, UK;3. Chine House Veterinary Hospital, Sileby, Leicestershire, UK |
| Abstract: | A Thoroughbred colt with a history of dystocia was referred for further management of suspected hypoxia. The foal showed signs of neonatal maladjustment syndrome and hindlimb paralysis. Radiography revealed the presence of a severe lumbosacral injury. The foal was subjected to euthanasia due to a hopeless prognosis. Computed tomography was performed post‐mortem and revealed a type I Salter Harris fracture of the cranial physis of the first sacral vertebra. |
| Keywords: | horse foal lumbosacral fracture trauma |