Further Reading

Publications

Refereed papers

• Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
• Tranquille C A, Parkin T D H & Murray R C (2012) Magnetic resonance imaging-detected adaptation and pathology in the distal condyles of the third metacarpus, associated with lateral condylar fracture in Thoroughbred racehorses. Equine Vet J 44 (6), 699-706 PubMed.
• Jacklin B D & Wright I M (2012) Frequency distributions of 174 fractures of the distal condyles of the third metacarpal and metatarsal bones in 167 Thoroughbred racehorses (1999-2009). Equine Vet J 44 (6), 707-713 PubMed.
• Poulin Braim A E et al (2010) Computed tomography of proximal metatarsal and concurrent third tarsal bone fractures in a Thoroughbred racehorse. Equine Vet Educ 22 (6), 290-295. VetMedResource
• Ramzan P H L (2009) Transverse stress fracture of the distal diaphysis of the third metacarpus in six Thoroughbred racehorses. Equine Vet J 41 (6), 602-605 PubMed.
• Bischofberger A S, Furst A, Auer J & Lischer C (2009) Surgical management of complete diaphyseal third metacarpal and metatarsal bone fractures: Clinical outcome in 10 mature horses and 11 foals. Equine Vet J 41 (5), 465-473 PubMed.
• Parkin T D H et al (2005) Risk factors for fatal lateral condylar fracture of the third metacarpus/metatarsus in UK racing. Equine Vet J 37 (3), 192-199 PubMed.
• Dallap B L, Bramlage L R & Embertson R M (1999) Results of screw fixation combined with cortical drilling for treatment of dorsal cortical stress fractures of the third metacarpal bone in 56 Thoroughbred racehorses. Equine Vet Educ 31 (3), 252-257 PubMed.

Other sources of information

• Schneider R K (1996) Fractures of the third metacarpus and metatarsus. In: Equine Fracture Repair.Ed. A J Nixon. W B Saunders, USA. ISBN 0-7216-6754-6.