## Overview Sagittal fractures split a bone lengthwise in the sagittal plane. In horses they most often affect the proximal phalanx in racehorses. They cause acute lameness and are diagnosed on radiographs. Screw fixation is the standard treatment for complete sagittal fractures. ## Causes High-speed loading, often propagating from a stress lesion. ## Diagnosis Radiographs. ## Treatment Lag-screw fixation. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good for simple sagittal fractures with accurate repair. ## Prevention Monitoring for early stress changes.
acute lameness; radiographic sagittal fracture line; common in the proximal phalanx of racehorses
## Overview Sagittal fractures split a bone lengthwise in the sagittal plane. In horses they most often affect the proximal phalanx in racehorses. They cause acute lameness and are diagnosed on radiographs. Screw fixation is the standard treatment for complete sagittal fractures. ## Causes High-speed loading, often propagating from a stress lesion. ## Diagnosis Radiographs. ## Treatment Lag-screw fixation. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good for simple sagittal fractures with accurate repair. ## Prevention Monitoring for early stress changes.
acute lameness; radiographic sagittal fracture line; common in the proximal phalanx of racehorses