Ultrasonographic examination of the femorotibial articulation in horses: imaging of the cranial and caudal aspects

Cauvin, Eddy R.J.; Munroe, G. A.; Boyd, J. S. K.; Paterson, C.

doi:10.1111/j.2042-3306.1996.tb03092.x

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“…Due to its clinical importance, this joint has been studied extensively by radiography and ultrasonography (US) [2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. However, radiography can be disappointing and only late changes are visualised.…”

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Ultrasonographic Findings in the Stifle Joint of Active Jumping and Dressage Horses

Vekens¹,

Bergman²

2016

Rheumatology

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ObjectiveUltrasonography (US) is frequently used to evaluate the equine stifle joint. Some soft tissue US findings are known to be clinically relevant, while others are considered incidental. These considerations are not always evidence-based. This study aims to describe the US findings observed in the stifle of clinically sound, active jumping and dressage horses. Procedures:To be included in this study, the horses had to fulfil 4 criteria: (1) in competition at least 1 time/month at national or international level, (2) in full work, (3) free of lameness, (4) no complains of the horse's performances. Both stifle joints of each horse were scanned systematically by US and US findings were recorded. Results:46 Warmblood horses fulfilled the criteria. US was normal in 21 horses, whereas abnormalities were detected in one or both stifles in 7 and 18 horses, respectively.Changes were seen in all compartments of the stifle joints: medial femorotibial joint (18 horses): osteophytes, effusion, subchondral cyst in the medial femoral condyle and lesions in the cranial meniscotibial ligament or medial collateral ligament; lateral femorotibial joint (4 horses): mild effusion, subchondral cyst in lateral femoral condyle; femoropatellar joint (16 horses): effusion, lesions in medial or intermediate patellar ligament or osteochondrotic lesions. Conclusion and Clinical relevance:Mild changes can be found ultrasonographically in the stifles of sport horses. Periarticular new bone formation was observed in 25% of the horses, apparently clinically not relevant. Lesions in the menisci, the tendinous portions of the popliteus muscle, long digital extensor muscle or peroneus tertius muscle or the lateral collateral ligament were not observed.

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Ultrasonographic Findings in the Stifle Joint of Active Jumping and Dressage Horses

Vekens¹,

Bergman²

2016

Rheumatology

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“…von Butler et al (1993), Dik und Gunsser (1989), Jeffcott und Kold (1982 b) und Jeffcott (1984)Verö'ftentlichungen vor. Da sich dieses Verfahren selbst bei Anwendung der Kontrastarthrographie (Matthesen, 1984;Nickels und Sande, 1982) tür die Darstellung der klinisch relevanten Weichteilstrukturen in vielen Fällen als ungeeignet erurreist, wurden in letzter Zeit durch Aschenbrenner (1996), Cauvin et al (1996), Denoix et al (1994) und Penninck et al (1990) die Möglichkeiten der Sonographie am Kniegelenk erarbeitet. Dik (1995) berichtet über 7 klinische Fälle und Denoix und Lacombe (1996) über die Häufigkeit und Darstellung von verschiedenen Meniskuserkrankungen bei 1 15 Pferden mit einer Kniegelenkslahmheit.…”

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Computed tomography of the stifle region in the horse: a comparison with radiographic, ultrasonographic and arthroscopic evaluation

Tietje¹

1997

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“…1987; Rodgerson and Spirito 2001). Mild ligament lesions may not be obviously evident in horses (Cauvin et al . 1996).…”

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Desmitis of the medial tarsal collateral ligament in 7 horses

Sherlock

Eggleston

Peroni

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Equine Veterinary Education

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Summary Severe lameness, tarsocrural joint effusion and medially focused peritarsal swelling combined with focal pain on palpation are clinical signs suggestive of acute injury to the medial tarsal collateral ligament. Diagnosis can be made on physical examination and ultrasonographic findings; however, magnetic resonance imaging may provide more information especially with subtle injury. Acute exacerbation of the injury during the prolonged convalescence is common. The prognosis for medial tarsal collateral ligament desmitis appears good for survival but fair for return to previous levels of performance and requires prolonged periods of rest and a controlled exercise programme.

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Ultrasonographic examination of the femorotibial articulation in horses: imaging of the cranial and caudal aspects

Cited by 50 publications

References 20 publications

Ultrasonographic Findings in the Stifle Joint of Active Jumping and Dressage Horses

Ultrasonographic Findings in the Stifle Joint of Active Jumping and Dressage Horses

Computed tomography of the stifle region in the horse: a comparison with radiographic, ultrasonographic and arthroscopic evaluation

Desmitis of the medial tarsal collateral ligament in 7 horses

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