A Review of Central and Third Tarsal Bone Slab Fractures in 57 Horses

摘要

Conservative management of horses with third and central tarsal bone slab fractures can be effective in returning these horses to athletic function. Both surgical and conservative management of horses with central and third tarsal slab fractures havebeen advocated. However, the few horses in these studies, and conflicting views on the success of conservative management in returning horses to athletic function, leads to a lack of consensus on an optimal management plan for horses with these fractures. For instance, Murphey et al. reported good prognosis after conservative management, but Winberg et al. and Lindsay et al. made recommendations for surgical management. The purpose of this study was to report the results of a retrospective review of central and third tarsal bone slab fractures in 57 horses.