Bone

Subchondral bone pathology occurs with a high prevalence in Thoroughbred racehorses

Selected small equids with long bone fractures, and without athletic expectations, can be managed with external coaptation using an MTSCC

SCLs in the medial tibial condyle can occur in association with SCLs of the medial femoral condyle, with a poor prognosis for return to athletic function

Prognosis for survival to discharge with minimally displaced incomplete fractures is good. Open reduction and internal fixation in adult horses has a poor prognosis.

Prognosis for survival to discharge with minimally displaced incomplete fractures is good

Computed tomography examination allowed clear identification of the fracture configurations and was superior to radiography

More distal screw allows placement of a longer screw and renders a more rigid fracture fixation, but a higher risk of solar canal penetration

Flexed oblique images provided clinically useful information, including detection of abnormal shape and fractures, that may not be evident on other currently recommended images

Periods of reduced intensity loading are important for facilitating subchondral bone repair in Thoroughbred racehorses.