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Type 1 Type 2 Type 3

Type 4 Type 5 Type 6
Figure 5.33. Classification of equine ulnar fractures.

paresis, or joint sepsis until a radiographic study has
been performed. This should include lateral and cranio- Treatment
caudal views to provide the configuration of the frac- Fracture cases that include nondisplaced, nonarticu-
ture. In cases of a type I fracture in foals, it may be lar ulna fractures or severely comminuted are candi-
necessary to take a flexed view to provide distraction of dates for conservative treatment (Figure 5.35). Horses
the fragment to identify the fracture correctly. 69 with articular fractures with minimal displacement