Proximal sesamoid bone microdamage is localized to articular subchondral regions in Thoroughbred racehorses, with similar fracture toughness between fracture and controls.

Lauren K LuedkePhoebe IlevbareKira J NoordwijkPablo M PalominoSean P McDonoughScott E PalmerParminder S BasranEve DonnellyHeidi L Reesink

Published in: Veterinary surgery : VS (2022)

Although uncommon, microdamage is localized to the articular region of Thoroughbred racehorse PSBs. Catastrophic PSB failure is not associated with lower PSB flexor cortex fracture toughness.

Keyphrases

hip fracture
bone mineral density
functional connectivity
soft tissue
body composition
postmenopausal women