1. You were right, there is a fracture. 2. The fracture was clearly visible on the X-ray, and even Joe Reynolds could have seen it. 3. Hip fractures are potentially life threatening, while crushed spinal vertebrae may lead to back pain, loss of height and mobility, and eventually curvature of the spine. 4. Amazingly, there was no fracture. 5. A condylar fracture is what sidelined juvenile champion Boston Harbor, who was considered among the early Kentucky Derby favorites before the injury. 6. A condylar fracture is what sidelined juvenile champion Boston Harbor, who was considered the early Kentucky Derby favorite before the injury. 7. A second expert stated the skull fracture was the result of serious trauma and being struck with great force. 8. After looking at the X-rays, he made it clear there was no fracture of the hand. 9. Both sides agreed the wrist fracture was at least three weeks old. 10. But a catastrophic hip fracture is only one of the medical consequences. |