Diagnostic and Surgical Arthroscopy in the Horse, 2nd ed. Lea and Febiger, Philadelphia, 1990. The fractures are divided into 5 types. Types II, III, IV and V are articular. I is apophyseal at the olecranon.
Articular fractures respond best to a tension band applied to the caudal aspect of the ulna.
Some non-displaced fractures successfully heal with rest. Foals are susceptible to growth abnormalities if the growth plates are fixed by the fixation apparatus. Ulnar fracture, which penetrates the elbow joint. Repair of an ulnar fracture with a bone plate used as a tension band on the caudal aspect of the ulna. Unless there has been damage to the elbow joint the prognosis with adequate reduction and fixation is good.