Clinical and radiographical findings of Monteggia fracture in a one-year-old male mule

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Document Type : Case report

Authors

Samaneh Ghasemi ¹

Ali Mirshahi ²

Omidreza Raei Abbasabadi ²

Alireza Safarzade ²

Negin Rahimdoust Mozhdehi ²

¹ Department of clinical science, Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.

² Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

10.22067/ijvst.2026.97447.1635

Abstract

The elbow joint is between the distal humerus and proximal radius and ulna. On uncommon occasions, the sever traumatic insult to elbow joint results in concomitant fracture luxation or subluxation of its structure. The Monteggia fracture is defined as dislocation of radial head combined with proximal ulnar fracture. This fracture is a rare injury, infrequently reported in the horse and not reported in mule. Concurrent fractures of the ulna and radius can be particularly challenging. Because of the extensive soft tissue and articular cartilage injuries, cases with monteggia fracture have an unfavorable prognosis. However, some reports document successful surgical management of this condition. Even though the successful reports of repair of Monteggia fracture, these cases are as pasture-sound animals. This article reports a Monteggia fracture in a mule. Sever swelling, pain, crepitus and non–weight-bearing lameness were observed. Radiographic evaluation confirmed the Monteggia fracture. Little information about Monteggia fracture exists in equine, and a better understanding of treatment of this injury is necessary.

Keywords

Elbow joint

Equine

Luxation

Monteggia fracture

Young mule

Radius

Ulna

Subjects

• Surgery

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