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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
Fractures of both the distal and proximal [[Equine Phalanges - Anatomy & Physiology#Metacarpals and Metatarsals|splint bones]] in are common. Distal splint bone fracture normally occur during exercise in performance horses and proximal fractures are normally the result of trauma.
Fractures of both the distal and proximal [[Limb Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Metacarpals and Metatarsals|splint bones]] in are common. Distal splint bone fracture normally occur during exercise in performance horses and proximal fractures are normally the result of trauma.
==Distal Splint Bone Fractures==
==Distal Splint Bone Fractures==
===Treatment===
===Treatment===
'''Conservative Therapy'''
:Advantages: no anaesthetic risk and low costs
:Advantages: no anaesthetic risk and low costs
:Disadvantages: prolonged box-rest (2 months) and heavy protective bandages or plaster casting
:Disadvantages: prolonged box-rest (2 months) and heavy protective bandages or plaster casting
:Early return to exercise can result in excessive callus formation or a repeat fracture.
:Early return to exercise can result in excessive callus formation or a repeat fracture.
'''Surgical Excision'''
:Advantages: simple procedure with shorter recover period, no risk of excessive callus affecting the function of the suspensory ligament
:Advantages: simple procedure with shorter recover period, no risk of excessive callus affecting the function of the suspensory ligament
:Disadvantages: anaesthetic risk and greater costs
:Disadvantages: anaesthetic risk and greater costs
===Prognosis===
===Prognosis===
If infection is appropriately managed and the remaining portion of the proximal splint is stable, the prognosis is '''fair'''.
If infection is appropriately managed and the remaining portion of the proximal splint is stable, the prognosis is '''fair'''.
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==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Musculoskeletal Diseases - Horse]]
[[Category:Musculoskeletal Diseases - Horse]]
[[Category:Expert Review - Horse]]
[[Category:Expert Review - Horse]]