Posted by Patty Stiller on March 05, 2003 at 19:55:15:
In Reply to: Re: fracture of pedal/coffin bone posted by Edith on March 01, 2003 at 12:03:16:
: : 5 year old ex racehorse has fracture of pedal bone. Old injury and probably raced with it. Only shows mild lameness in trot. Can this be remediated or is it the end of the line?
: How old and how fractured? I am NOT the expert here by any shape of the word... BUT we do have clients P3 fractures that do well once healed.
: I think you have to provide the board with a little more information and the whole story on this horse before anyone can give you any answers....
: What are you planning on using this horse for? How old is the Fx, where is the Fx exactly and how bad is the Fx, and what has been done for him so far?
: Edith
How the fracture is handled depends on where and what type of fracture..With old but minor P3 fractures there are shoeing techniques available which may protect the bone and keep the horse somewhat useful. But in some cases loose pieces of detached bone, or rough healing of the fractured surfaces may limit the chances for soundness no matter what you do. Your veterinarian is your best resource for answers in an individual case, also the neareast university teaching vet hospital is always a good source for second opinions. Patty