Lfg. Desiqueira et al., CHIP FRACTURES OF THE INTERMEDIATE CARPAL BONE IN THE HORSE - CORRELATION BETWEEN RADIOGRAPHIC AND ARTHROSCOPIC FINDINGS, Journal of equine veterinary science, 13(4), 1993, pp. 190-192
A retrospective survey on the distribution of fractures within the rad
iocarpal joint in horses that underwent arthroscopic surgery at the Bo
ren Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Oklahoma State University be
tween September 1989 and September 1992 was performed. Evaluation of t
he incidence of fractures in this joint revealed the distal dorsal mar
gin of the radius was the most affected bone. The intermediate carpal
bone was the second most affected bone and the proximal dorsal medial
surface (PDMS) was the most frequently affected area on the intermedia
te carpal bone. A thorough morphologic radiographic exam was required
to consistently establish an accurate diagnosis and consisted of five
standard views and sky-line projections of the proximal row of carpal
bones and distal radius. During arthroscopic surgery, this area requir
ed careful visual examination and mechanical probing due to the high i
ncidence of multiple fractures observed at this site.