Radiography is essential to diagnose and formulate an appropriate treatment plan.
Most foal fractures are Salter-Harris type 1 and 2 and it is imperative to differentiate
these fractures with septic physitis which has a far worse prognosis. Management
consists of stable confinement with external coaptation in the form of a light cast or a
Robert-Jones bandage, sometimes in combination with splints for stable fractures, or
surgical internal fixation combined with external coaptation for displaced unstable
fractures. Prognosis deteriorates if articular surfaces are involved; however, with
good reduction most of the fractures have a fair to good prognosis for athletic
soundness.
Long bone fractures
Fracture of long bones in foals is not always a death sentence and some
configurations may be effectively repaired. Any of the long bones may be fractured
as a result of direct trauma (usually a kick or collision) and hindlimb fractures of the
femur and tibia may result from uneq V