Fratura cominutiva de escápula em equino: Relato de caso

Abstract

Horses compose a large group of animals that are involved in various activities, assuming an important social and economic role in the world. Scapular fractures are poorly reported in the equine literature due to their difficulty in diagnosis and may have different origins, either directly or indirectly. Thus having a significant importance due to the inability to perform movements, making it impossible to perform their activities. Early identification of the fracture favors accurate diagnosis with appropriate treatment, increasing the chances of a good prognosis. This diagnosis is made by associating history, clinical examination and the aid of diagnostic imaging tests such as radiography and ultrasound. However, this diagnosis has difficulties related to radiographic images. Thus, the objective of this report is to describe a case of fracture in the spine of the scapula of an equine diagnosed with the aid of ultrasound examination to assist in the early identification of the fracture in the routine of the veterinary clinic.