## Overview Fractures of the tibial crest (the bony prominence where the patellar ligaments insert) are usually avulsion injuries in young horses. They cause stifle-region lameness and swelling. Diagnosis is by radiographs. Many are managed with rest. Displaced fractures may need surgical fixation. ## Causes Avulsion from sudden quadriceps contraction or trauma. ## Diagnosis Radiographs of the stifle. ## Treatment Rest for non-displaced fractures. Internal fixation for displaced ones. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good for most cases. ## Prevention None specific.
stifle-region lameness and swelling; radiographic avulsion of the tibial crest; more common in young horses
## Overview Fractures of the tibial crest (the bony prominence where the patellar ligaments insert) are usually avulsion injuries in young horses. They cause stifle-region lameness and swelling. Diagnosis is by radiographs. Many are managed with rest. Displaced fractures may need surgical fixation. ## Causes Avulsion from sudden quadriceps contraction or trauma. ## Diagnosis Radiographs of the stifle. ## Treatment Rest for non-displaced fractures. Internal fixation for displaced ones. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good for most cases. ## Prevention None specific.
stifle-region lameness and swelling; radiographic avulsion of the tibial crest; more common in young horses