Figure 8: These 6 week postoperative radiographs indicate maintenance of the point of placement of the 3.5 mm AO ASIF cortex screw, and reduction of the fracture. Soundness has returned at the walk and jog, and the horse no longer resents passive flexion of the tarsus. Training can gradually be resumed. |
This case was prepared by:
Dr. G.E. Fackelman
Annabessacook Veterinary Clinic
Monmouth, Maine 04259
Professor Riitta-Mari Tulamo
Faculty of Vet Med
University of Helsinki
00014 Helsinki, Finland.