Association of type of sport and performance level with anatomical site of orthopaedic injury diagnosis

Murray, Rachel C.; Dyson, Sue; Tranquille, C.A.; Adams, Vicki

doi:10.1111/j.2042-3306.2006.tb05578.x

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“…During landing, the fetlock joint undergoes severe hyperextension, which is accompanied by stress on the suspensory apparatus (Bobbert et al 2005). It is well known that dressage horses have a high incidence of suspensory ligament problems (Dyson 2007, Murray et al 2006, Trump et al 2014. Since the SL is maximally loaded due to maximal extension of the fetlock joint, when during trot only one fore and hind limb is on the ground, the risk of SL desmitis may increase (Holmstrom et al 1994, Walker et al 2013.…”

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Comparison of radiographic changes of the proximal third metacarpal and metatarsal bones in horses with and without proximal suspensory desmitis

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Kircher

et al. 2014

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Summary: Medical records of horses examined from 1994 to 2011 at the Equine Hospital, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, because of proximal suspensory desmitis (PSD) were reviewed. Radiographic changes visible on dorsopalmar and dorsoplantar projections of the proximal third metacarpal/metatarsal bone (MCIII/MTIII) were analysed with respect to localisation, degree of increased radiopacity, length, width and pattern of radiopacity in relation to sex, age, breed, duration and degree of lameness and affected limb of the horses. Results were compared with those from sound control horses. Horses with PSD had increased radiopacity, which was significantly more prevalent medially than laterally in the forelimbs (p < 0.05) and more prevalent laterally than medially in the hindlimbs (p < 0.05). The width of the area of increased radiopacity was significantly greater in the forelimbs than in the hindlimbs (p < 0.05). The pattern of increased radiopacity was diffuse in 102 (85.7 %) horses and multifocal in the remaining 17 (14.3 %). 35.3 % (n = 6) of multifocal changes were detected on one of the front limbs, whereas 74.7 % (n =11) were diagnosed on the hind limbs. Mildly increased diffuse radiopacity, with a distribution pattern comparable to cases with PSD was detected in 15 of 60 control horses. In comparison to control cases, the degree of increased diffuse radiopacity was significant more pronounced in horses with PSD (p < 0.001). The multifocal pattern of increased radiopacity could not be detected in any of the control horses. The results aid in the interpretation of radiographic changes seen in horses with PSD. Whereas a diffuse increased radiopacity of the proximal MCIII/MTIII needs to be interpreted with caution, as a mild degree may be seen in sound horses, the multifocal distribution pattern seems to be unique feature of horses with PSD.Keywords: proximal suspensory desmitis / PSD / radiographic changes / suspensory ligament / desmitis Vergleich von röntgenologischen Veränderungen im Bereich des proximalen Metakarpus und Metatarsus bei Pferden mit und ohne Desmopathie des FesselträgerursprungsIn der vorliegenden Studie wurden die Patientendaten von Pferden, die im Zeitraum von 1994 bis 2011 in der Pferdeklinik des Departements für Pferde der Vetsuisse-Fakultät, Universität Zürich wegen einer Desmitis des Fesseltägerursprungs vorgestellt wurden, retrospektiv evaluiert. Die im dorso-palmaren, bzw. dorso-plantaren Strahlengang sichtbar vermehrte Röntgendichte im Bereich des proximalen Metakarpus III/Metatarsus III wurde nach ihrer Lokalisation, Ausdehnung (Länge und Breite), Schweregrad der Veränderungen und Erscheinungsbild ausgewertet. Zudem wurden das Geschlecht, das Alter, die Rasse, die Dauer der klinischen Symptomatik, die erkrankte Gliedmaße und der Lahmheitsgrad ausgewertet. Die Ergebnisse wurden mit einer Kontrollgruppe verglichen. Für die Kontrollgruppe wurden 30 Röntgenbilder eines Karpus und 30 Röntgenbilder eines Tarus je in der dorsopalmaren/plantaren Projektion nach dem gleichen Schema ausge...

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Comparison of radiographic changes of the proximal third metacarpal and metatarsal bones in horses with and without proximal suspensory desmitis

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Kircher

et al. 2014

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“…Sport and training program influence the prevalence and predispose musculoskeletal injuries and lameness in horses (EVANS & WALSH, 1997;MURRAY et al, 2006;MENARIM et al, 2012;TIPTON et al, 2013), depending on the work overload on specific anatomical structures also related to the type of sport and level of training (MURRAY et al, 2006).…”

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Relation between type and local of orthopedic injuries with physical activity in horses

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Equine sport modalities influence the prevalence and predisposition of musculoskeletal injuries in horses. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of location and type of orthopedic injuries of horses undergoing various physical activities. Data from 116 horses of different breeds and ages was analyzed. Physical activities included dressage, racing, polo pony, jumping, work and western performance. All horses had history of orthopedic lameness diagnosed by radiographs and/or ultrasound scans. The effect of sport on the affected anatomical site and type of lesion was performed using Fisher's exact test. Desmitis was more prevalent in animals that performed western sports than in the working ones. The number of fractures was greater in racing and polo pony animals than in working horses. Stifle lesions were more prevalent in dressage horses than working horses and had lower occurrence of shoulder injuries than jumping horses. Hind limb tendon injuries were lower in jumping than in dressage and western horses. We conclude that there is a relationship between location and type of injury and physical activities. In racing horses there is a predominance of young animals and higher prevalence of orthopedic injuries from traumatic events such as tendonitis, desmitis and fractures. In physical activities that require longer training and that animals were used for longer periods, eg. jumping, polo pony, dressage and work, age-related degenerative, such as joint disease, were predominant. In western sport animals the most common lesion was desmitis. Regarding limbs, forelimb injures were more often observed in racing horses, polo pony, jumping and working animals; whereas, dressage and Western sports horses presented more injuries in hind limbs.

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“…Training and competing are both responsible of these injuries (Ely et al 2004;Murray et al 2006;Pinchbeck et al 2004). They often require long periods without full training and they represent one of the major reasons of horse athletes retirement (Lam et al 2007).…”

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First Application of Axial Speed of Sound to Follow Up Injured Equine Tendons

Vergari¹,

Pourcelot²,

Ravary-Plumioën³

et al. 2012

Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology

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Association of type of sport and performance level with anatomical site of orthopaedic injury diagnosis

Abstract: These findings could guide clinicians in the diagnosis of sport related injuries.

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Comparison of radiographic changes of the proximal third metacarpal and metatarsal bones in horses with and without proximal suspensory desmitis

Comparison of radiographic changes of the proximal third metacarpal and metatarsal bones in horses with and without proximal suspensory desmitis

Relation between type and local of orthopedic injuries with physical activity in horses

First Application of Axial Speed of Sound to Follow Up Injured Equine Tendons

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