## Overview Complete tibial fracture is usually catastrophic in adult horses. Spiral or comminuted fractures from rotational forces cause non-weight-bearing lameness, visible deformity of the gaskin, severe swelling, and crepitus. Most adults are euthanized. Foals have a better chance with surgical repair. ## Causes Trauma or propagation of a stress fracture. ## Diagnosis Clinical signs and radiographs. ## Treatment Euthanasia for most adult complete fractures. Internal fixation in selected foals. ## Recovery and Prognosis Grave in adults. Guarded in foals. ## Prevention Monitoring for tibial stress fractures in racehorses.
acute non-weight-bearing hind-limb lameness; visible deformity of the gaskin; severe swelling; crepitus; usually euthanasia in adults
## Overview Complete tibial fracture is usually catastrophic in adult horses. Spiral or comminuted fractures from rotational forces cause non-weight-bearing lameness, visible deformity of the gaskin, severe swelling, and crepitus. Most adults are euthanized. Foals have a better chance with surgical repair. ## Causes Trauma or propagation of a stress fracture. ## Diagnosis Clinical signs and radiographs. ## Treatment Euthanasia for most adult complete fractures. Internal fixation in selected foals. ## Recovery and Prognosis Grave in adults. Guarded in foals. ## Prevention Monitoring for tibial stress fractures in racehorses.
acute non-weight-bearing hind-limb lameness; visible deformity of the gaskin; severe swelling; crepitus; usually euthanasia in adults