## Overview Incomplete or stress fractures of the radius occur in racehorses from repetitive loading. They cause forelimb lameness and carry a significant risk of propagating to a complete, catastrophic fracture if the horse continues to train or race. ## Causes Cyclical fatigue. ## Diagnosis Radiographs and scintigraphy. Clinical lameness after fast work. ## Treatment Strict rest. Complete fractures of the radius in adults have a very poor prognosis. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good for incomplete fractures that are rested. Complete fractures are usually fatal. ## Prevention Careful monitoring of young racehorses and modification of training when soreness appears.
forelimb lameness after fast work; radiographic or scintigraphic stress fracture of the radius
## Overview Incomplete or stress fractures of the radius occur in racehorses from repetitive loading. They cause forelimb lameness and carry a significant risk of propagating to a complete, catastrophic fracture if the horse continues to train or race. ## Causes Cyclical fatigue. ## Diagnosis Radiographs and scintigraphy. Clinical lameness after fast work. ## Treatment Strict rest. Complete fractures of the radius in adults have a very poor prognosis. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good for incomplete fractures that are rested. Complete fractures are usually fatal. ## Prevention Careful monitoring of young racehorses and modification of training when soreness appears.
forelimb lameness after fast work; radiographic or scintigraphic stress fracture of the radius