Yovich J V, Stashak T S, DeBowes R M, Ducharme N G
J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1986 Sep 1;189(5):550-4.
Fractures of the distal phalanx of the forelimb were diagnosed in 5 colts and 3 fillies ranging in age from 2 weeks to 5 1/2 months at the time of fracture. Three fractures entered the distal interphalangeal joint and 6 fractures (one foal had bilateral fractures) were nonarticular. All foals with articular fractures became sound with conservative treatment. Four of 5 foals with nonarticular fractures became sound with conservative treatment and 1 foal developed separation of the hoof at the coronary band after application of acrylic around the hoof. On the basis of our observations in these foals, sagittal articular and nonarticular distal phalangeal fractures in foals should be treated conservatively. Foals so treated would have an excellent prognosis for return to soundness.
5匹雄驹和3匹雌驹被诊断为前肢远端指骨骨折，骨折时年龄在2周龄至5个半月之间。3处骨折累及远侧指间关节，6处骨折（1匹驹为双侧骨折）为非关节性骨折。所有关节骨折的驹经保守治疗后均恢复健康。5匹非关节骨折的驹中有4匹经保守治疗后恢复健康，1匹驹在蹄部周围涂抹丙烯酸后出现蹄冠带处蹄分离。根据我们对这些驹的观察，驹的矢状面关节和非关节性远端指骨骨折应采用保守治疗。经如此治疗的驹恢复健康的预后良好。
