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Fig. 1.277 Oblique laceration following a kick to Fig. 1.278 A proximal articular, minimally displaced
the right forelimb lateral splint leading to a fourth fourth metatarsal bone fracture.
metacarpal bone comminuted fracture. (Photo
courtesy Graham Munroe)

1.279 1.280

Figs. 1.279, 1.280 (1.279)
Dorsolateral/palmaromedial
radiograph of the proximal cannon
region of the horse shown in 1.277.
Note the comminuted fracture
of the fourth metacarpal bone,
with displacement of part of the
proximal fragment to the palmar
aspect. (1.280) Dorsomedial/
palmarolateral radiograph
of the same horse. Note the
non-displaced fracture of the
dorsolateral aspect of the proximal
third metacarpal bone. (Photos
courtesy Graham Munroe)

describe most fractures but additional projections third metacarpus/metatarsus (Figs. 1.279–1.282).
at different obliquities may be required to fully The presence of soft-tissue swelling and gas may
type the fracture and concurrent fractures of the obscure the fracture and presence of Mach lines