FRACTURES AND DISLOCATIONS OF THE RACING GREYHOUND .1.

Greyhounds sustain many fractures and dislocations that are uncommon i n other breeds of dogs. The counterclockwise direction of racing, the repetitive nature of racing, and track conditions predispose greyhound s to many atypical injuries. Most injuries that occur as a result of r acing involve, or are distal to, the carpus and tarsus. The repetitive nature of racing predisposes greyhounds to stress fractures that are not seen routinely in nonworking dogs. A better understanding of injur ies sustained by racing greyhounds gives the practitioner an appreciat ion of the unique nature of these injuries and how they affect the dog s that participate in this increasingly popular sport.