SPECIFIC FRACTURES AND INJURIES IN THE PHALANGEAL REGION IN DONKEYS

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Eight cases of varying types of fractures involving the distal end of themetatarsal bone, first phalanx and third phalanx were recorded in 7 donkeys and one mule. Two cases of luxation in the metacarpoph alangeal and pastern joints were reported. All cases were clinically and radiographically examined. Surgical removal of an intra-articular chip fracture was applied in one donkey and followed radiographically indicated that ankylosis of the fetlock joint took place.