December 2007
Signalment Species
| Species | Equine |
| Breed | Quarterhorse |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Age | 3 year old |
Presenting Complaint
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three week history of lameness on the right front forelimb
History
- “Wily” Eberhart, 3 y/o Quarterhorse gelding presented with a three week history of lameness on the right front forelimb. There is a firm swelling present at the fetlock joint of the right forelimb. The horse was stall rested and given 1 gram of phenylbutazone daily for a three week duration.
Diagnostics Performed
- On presentation, there was a high suspicion of a proximal sesamoidian fracture therefore radiographs were taken immediately.
Figure 1 - Lateral view
Figure 2 - Dorsal Palmer view
Interpretation