Effects of Superior Check Desmotomy on Flexor Tendon and Suspensory Ligament Strain in Equine Cadaver Limbs

Alexander, G. R.; Gibson, Katherine; Day, Robert E.; Robertson, Ian D.

doi:10.1053/jvet.2001.28433

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“…Reference values for the proximal interphalangeal angle of the forelimb (166 -173.5 ) were previously obtained using similar goniometric techniques [18,20,21,25]. However, to our knowledge, no specific data regarding metatarsophalangeal, proximal interphalangeal, and distal interphalangeal joint angles of the hind limb have been published to date.…”

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Bilateral Dorsal Subluxation of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint of the Hind Limb in a Mare: Case Report

Pizzigatti

Hussni

Rodrigues

et al. 2013

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

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a b s t r a c tSubluxation of the proximal interphalangeal joint is a rare and little studied condition in horses. We describe the case of a 12-year-old mare with bilateral dorsal subluxation of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the hind feet. Tenectomy of the medial digital flexor was performed in both limbs, and the patient showed signs of recovery within 14 days. Goniometry of the proximal interphalangeal joints 10 months after surgery showed diminution of 5 for the proximal interphalangeal axis of the left hind limb. However, no change was found for the joint angle of the right limb. Even so, the patient's gait and radiographic results were normal, and clinical abnormalities such as joint clicking and swelling were no longer observed.

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Bilateral Dorsal Subluxation of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint of the Hind Limb in a Mare: Case Report

Pizzigatti

Hussni

Rodrigues

et al. 2013

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

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“…In veterinary literature, desmotomy is traditionally performed to relief the tension on tendons (e.g. anterior check ligament, inferior check ligament) and joints (Alexander et al, 2001;Auer and Stick, 2011). Desmotomy of the suspensory ligament of the navicular bone is also used to relief the tension on navicular bone in animals suffering from navicular syndrome (Denoix, 2000;Alexander et al, 2001;Smith, 2008;Bell et al, 2009;Scandella et al, 2010;Hanson, 2010, 2011;Auer and Stick, 2011).…”

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“…According to published clinical data and scientific research, navicular syndrome is traditionally managed by NBSL desmotomy accompanied with the administration of anti-inflammatory drugs, vasodilators and stall rest (Denoix, 2000;Alexander et al, 2001;Smith, 2008;Bell et al, 2009;Scandella et al, 2010;Hanson, 2010, 2011;Auer and Stick, 2011). In this study, we were able to demonstrate that adhesion formation at the site of the NBSL occurs after desmotomy which means that most likely the improvement in horses with navicular syndrome following such treatment was not a result of desmotomy per sec.…”

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A Study of the Effects of Desmotomy of the Navicular Bone Suspensory Ligament on Radio-Morphometric Features of the Navicular Bone in Normal Donkeys (Equus asinus)

Daradka¹,

Bani²,

Ismail³

et al. 2014

J. of Biological Sciences

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Fax: 00962 2 7095123A B S T R A C T This study was performed to investigate the effects of desmotomy of the Navicular Bone Suspensory Ligament (NBSL) on navicular bone radio-morphometric features and on navicular bone remodeling in normal donkeys (Equus asinus). Twenty normal healthy, adult, local breed donkeys, between 5 and 7 years of age and weighing 120-150 kg were used. Three radiographic views (lateromedial, dorsopalmar and palmaroproximal-palmarodistal oblique) of navicular bones of the forelimbs were taken of experimental (n = 15) and control animals (n = 5) before and after desmotomy and every 4 weeks thereafter for 12 months. Radiographic images were used for determining the navicular bone radiometric measurements. The same measurements were then obtained on fresh specimens at the end of the study. The following radio and morphometric measurements were obtained: articular surface width (D1), flexor surface width (D2), length of the navicular bone (D3) and flexor surface thickness (D4). There were no apparent radiographic or gross changes on the navicular bone in experimental animals. Radiometric and morphometric measurements were also similar in control and experimental animals. Results of this study showed that there are no detrimental effects, or abnormal remodeling of the navicular bone due to NBSL desmotomy in donkeys. Results of this study will help veterinarians and practitioners to accurately follow-up on cases radiographically, where NBSL desmotomy was performed.

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“…Increased strain on the suspensory ligament after proximal check ligament desmotomy may predispose to suspensory ligament desmititis. 8,9 Horses treated for metacarpophalangeal flexural deformities may not have significant improvement with proximal check ligament desmotomy alone and may require additional procedures.…”

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Proximal Check Ligament Desmotomy

Kramer¹

2006

Manual of Equine Field Surgery

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Effects of Superior Check Desmotomy on Flexor Tendon and Suspensory Ligament Strain in Equine Cadaver Limbs

Abstract: Transection of the accessory ligament of the SDF muscle may predispose horses to SL desmitis postoperatively.

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Bilateral Dorsal Subluxation of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint of the Hind Limb in a Mare: Case Report

Bilateral Dorsal Subluxation of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint of the Hind Limb in a Mare: Case Report

A Study of the Effects of Desmotomy of the Navicular Bone Suspensory Ligament on Radio-Morphometric Features of the Navicular Bone in Normal Donkeys (Equus asinus)

Proximal Check Ligament Desmotomy

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