Effect of displaced versus non-displaced pelvic fractures on long-term racing performance in 31 Thoroughbred racehorses

摘要: Objective: To evaluate the long-term racing prognosis for Thoroughbred racehorses with displaced versus non-displaced fractures of pelvis identified by scintigraphy. Design: Retrospective case analysis. Methods: Medical records 31 presenting to University Melbourne Equine Centre that were scintigraphy reviewed. Pelvic fracture site was determined and defined as or based on ultrasound and/or radiographic findings. Race analysed each horse, a minimum 24 months' follow-up, correlated type determine racing. Results are expressed median range. Results: Fractures at single more common (n = 22) than involving two sites 9) ilial wing most commonly affected 12). pelvic any 12) raced fewer times within months diagnosis horses 19) (median 0.5, range 0-13 vs 7, 0-24; P 0.037), but there no clear statistical difference in race earnings between groups A$0, A$0-$123,250 A$14,440, A$0-$325,500, respectively; 0.080). Four (33%) euthanased humane grounds because persistent severe pain. When these excluded from analysis, differences performance variables fracture. Conclusion: survive initial post-injury period have good © 2013 The Authors Australian Veterinary Journal