## Overview Slab fractures of the third carpal bone (C3 or T3 in some nomenclature) are full-thickness fractures, most often frontal plane through the radial facet. They are a classic racehorse injury treated by lag-screw fixation. ## Causes High-speed loading. ## Diagnosis Radiographs. ## Treatment Lag screws. ## Recovery and Prognosis Fair to good. ## Prevention Training management.
acute carpal lameness; effusion; radiographic slab of the third carpal bone
## Overview Slab fractures of the third carpal bone (C3 or T3 in some nomenclature) are full-thickness fractures, most often frontal plane through the radial facet. They are a classic racehorse injury treated by lag-screw fixation. ## Causes High-speed loading. ## Diagnosis Radiographs. ## Treatment Lag screws. ## Recovery and Prognosis Fair to good. ## Prevention Training management.
acute carpal lameness; effusion; radiographic slab of the third carpal bone