Traumatic sacral fracture following dystocia in a Thoroughbred foal. (12th January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mackenzie, C.; Haggett, E.; Powell, S.; Swarbrick, M.; Leaman, T.
• Is Part Of: Equine veterinary education. Volume 30:Number 10(2018)
• Page Start: 518
• Page End: 521
• Publication Date: 2017-01-12
• Subjects: horse -- foal -- lumbosacral -- fracture -- trauma; Horses -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Horses -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 636.108905
• DOI: 10.1111/eve.12714
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0957-7734

Abstract

Summary: A Thoroughbred colt with a history of dystocia was referred for further management of suspected hypoxia. The foal showed signs of neonatal maladjustment syndrome and hindlimb paralysis. Radiography revealed the presence of a severe lumbosacral injury. The foal was subjected to euthanasia due to a hopeless prognosis. Computed tomography was performed post‐mortem and revealed a type I Salter Harris fracture of the cranial physis of the first sacral vertebra.