Fractures of the Scapula

Richardson, Dean W.; Ortved, Kyla F.

doi:10.1002/9781119431749.ch28

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“…Scapular fractures are uncommon in horses (Adams & Nixon, 2019; Auer & Fürst, 2017; Dyson, 1985). Fractures may involve the supraglenoid tubercle, neck, spine, body and glenoid cavity (Adams & Nixon, 2019; Richardson & Ortved, 2022). These fractures are usually caused by traumatic processes or stress fractures in race breeds (Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses).…”

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“…The distribution of shoulder fractures generally includes horses less than 2 years of age due to the presence of the physis between the supraglenoid tubercle and the neck of the scapula. An overload of tension at the attachment of the biceps brachii and coracobrachialis tendons to the supraglenoid tubercle makes this the most common site for fracture of the shoulder (Auer & Fürst, 2017; Fortier, 2019; Richardson & Ortved, 2022).…”

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“…Fractures involving the supraglenoid tubercle and the neck of the scapula are identified with routine radiographic projections of the shoulder (Adams & Nixon, 2019; Dyson, 1985). Due to the amount of superimposition of soft tissue and thoracic structures with the proximal thoracic limb, other methods of imaging, such as ultrasonography and nuclear scintigraphy, have been used to diagnose fractures involving the body and spine of the scapula (Richardson & Ortved, 2022; Vallance et al, 2009).…”

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A novel radiographic projection for the detection of a scapula body fracture in a Thoroughbred foal

Santalucia,

Hunt,

Murphy

2023

Equine Veterinary Education

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SummaryThis case report describes the clinical and diagnostic imaging findings, treatment and outcome of a 3‐month‐old Thoroughbred foal referred for the evaluation of severe left forelimb lameness and presents the acquisition of a novel radiographic projection of the scapula used to achieve the diagnosis. No abnormalities were found with the standard radiographic examination of the left shoulder. A right dorsal 45° lateral‐ left ventral lateral oblique radiographic view was performed to evaluate the body of the left scapula. A longitudinal, minimally displaced fracture of the infraspinous fossa was diagnosed with this projection. Ultrasound was used in conjunction to confirm the diagnosis, assess the displacement of the fracture in the sagittal plane and evaluate soft tissue damage. The foal was treated conservatively with anti‐inflammatory drugs and stall rest. A radiographic follow‐up and clinical reassessment were performed, and the horse appeared sound, no atrophy of the region was appreciated and no radiographic abnormalities were found.

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