Summary
This case report describes the clinical and diagnostic imaging findings,
treatment, and outcome of a three-month-old Thoroughbred foal referred
for the evaluation of severe left forelimb lameness and presents the
acquisition of a novel radiographic projection of the scapula used to
achieve the diagnosis. No abnormalities were found with the standard
radiographic examination of the left shoulder. A dorsal 45°
lateral‐ventral lateral oblique radiographic view was performed to
evaluate the body of the left scapula. A longitudinal, minimally
displaced fracture of the infraspinous fossa was diagnosed with this
projection. Ultrasound was used in conjunction to confirm the diagnosis,
assess the displacement of the fracture in the frontal plane, and
evaluate soft tissue damage. The foal was treated conservatively with
anti-inflammatory drugs and stall rest. A radiographic follow-up and
clinical reassessment were performed, and the horse appeared sound, no
atrophy of the region was appreciated, and no radiographic abnormalities
were found.