Effects of two different deep digital flexor tenotomy techniques on distal articular angles of equine cadaver forelimbs

Deep digital flexor tenotomy and Distal Phalanx realignment for the treatment of Chronic Laminitis in horses: a literature review

“…Tenotomy is a therapeutic modality that aims to release the distal-proximal traction force that the DDF tendon exerts in the palmar/plantar region of the distal phalanx. Thus, the technique can be used to treat severe flexor deformities and certain cases of laminitis (DEARO et al, 2012;FÜRST;LISCHER, 2019;HENDRICKSON, 2007).…”

“…Some of these possible complications can be avoided by using certain techniques and/or specific materials during the surgical technique. Subluxation of the distal interphalangeal joint and the correct positioning of the distal phalanx can be circumvented when using horseshoes suitable for the performance of the tenotomy or by selecting the appropriate surgical technique that will be employed (DEARO et al, 2012;MORRISON, 2004). This is because when the tenotomy is performed in the region of the pastern, relaxation and a greater possibility of altering the angles are obtained when compared to the performance of the tenotomy at the metacarpal level (DEARO et al, 2012).…”

“…Subluxation of the distal interphalangeal joint and the correct positioning of the distal phalanx can be circumvented when using horseshoes suitable for the performance of the tenotomy or by selecting the appropriate surgical technique that will be employed (DEARO et al, 2012;MORRISON, 2004). This is because when the tenotomy is performed in the region of the pastern, relaxation and a greater possibility of altering the angles are obtained when compared to the performance of the tenotomy at the metacarpal level (DEARO et al, 2012). This is especially because when performed in the metacarpal region, the paratendon connected to the subcutaneous tissue promotes stability to the distal phalanx (DEARO et al, 2012;HUNT, 2011;WAGUESPACK, 2017).…”

“…This is because when the tenotomy is performed in the region of the pastern, relaxation and a greater possibility of altering the angles are obtained when compared to the performance of the tenotomy at the metacarpal level (DEARO et al, 2012). This is especially because when performed in the metacarpal region, the paratendon connected to the subcutaneous tissue promotes stability to the distal phalanx (DEARO et al, 2012;HUNT, 2011;WAGUESPACK, 2017).…”

Interfalangeal flexural deformity in a pelvic limb of an american quarter horse: a case report

“…Among the various locomotor disorders in equines, the most important are flexural deformities, frequently seen by large animal practices, and which have a favourable prognosis for a return to sporting activities if properly treated by conservative clinical methods. However, the prognosis is poor when the degree of deviation is severe and the only option is surgical treatment (DEARO et al, 2012;CARLIER et al, 2016). Flexural deformity is a condition seen mainly in growing animals, in which a joint is kept in an abnormally flexed or extended position.…”