Abstract
The aim of this study was to describe a case of a Salter-Harris type II fracture of
the humeral head in a goat repaired with Kirshner wire fixation. A 3-year-old, 52 kg,
male, non-domesticated goat was referred for evaluation. Approximately 11 days prior,
the goat sustained suspected vehicular trauma, and was found on the side of the road
with a non-weight bearing lameness of the right thoracic limb. Orthogonal radiographic
assessment identified a Salter-Harris type II fracture of the humeral head with proximolateral
displacement of the humerus. The fracture was repaired with multiple Kirschner wire
fixation. Orthogonal radiographic assessment of the right humerus at 8 weeks postoperatively
revealed implant quiescence with radiographic union of the fracture site. Long-term
telephone follow-up at 3 and 6 months postoperatively found the patient was no longer
restricted in activity, with free access to the field, and was not displaying an overt
lameness. The authors describe a novel fracture configuration in the goat successfully
repaired with multiple Kirschner wire fixation.
Keywords
small ruminant - humerus fracture - osteosynthesis
