Management of paracondylar process fracture in three horses

Author:

Beldeanu Sabina1,Tay M. C. Aaron1,Daniel Carola1ORCID,Dosi Miranda C. M.1ORCID,Hahn Caroline N.1ORCID,James Oliver1,Townsend Neil B.1,Liuti Tiziana1ORCID,Schwarz Tobias1,Parkinson Nicholas J.1ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies University of Edinburgh Edinburgh UK

Abstract

AbstractBackgroundFractures of the paracondylar process of the occipital bone may cause headshaking, neck pain and neurologic deficits. The condition is being recognised more frequently with increasing availability of computed tomography. However, to date only limited information is available as to presentation, treatment, surgical approach and outcome.ObjectivesTo describe the clinical signs, imaging findings, treatment, surgical approach and outcome in three horses diagnosed with paracondylar process fracture.Study designRetrospective case series.MethodsClinical records and diagnostic images of affected cases were reviewed.ResultsTwo cases had ventral nonunion fractures—one of these presented with neck pain, headshaking and behavioural changes, while in the other the fracture was a suspected incidental finding in a case of poor performance. A third case with a more dorsal fracture presented with acute facial nerve paralysis. Diagnosis was by computed tomography in all cases, although imaging of ventral fractures by radiography was found to be feasible. Where clinical signs could be associated confidently with the fracture, conservative management resulted in improvement but not complete resolution. Repeated recurrence of clinical signs after prolonged periods of remission necessitated surgical removal in one case, which was readily accomplished with the aid of ultrasound guidance, and led to rapid resolution of clinical signs without significant post‐operative complications. The surgical approach is described.Main limitationsLimited follow‐up was available.ConclusionsParacondylar process fracture should be considered as a differential diagnosis for headshaking, neck pain, poor performance and facial paresis, and is a justification for performing computed tomography in such cases. A multi‐disciplinary approach is beneficial due to the potential for orthopaedic, neurologic, ophthalmologic and behavioural clinical signs, with additional need for expertise in diagnostic imaging and pain management. Surgical fragment removal should be considered for ventral fractures.

Publisher

Wiley

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