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Arthroscopic removal of osteochondral fragments of the cervical articular process joints in three horses (2023)

Art

Zeitschriftenartikel / wissenschaftlicher Beitrag

Autoren

Schulze, Nicole (WE 17)

Ehrle, Anna (WE 17)

Beckmann, Ina

Lischer, Christoph (WE 17)

Quelle

Veterinary surgery : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and the European College of Veterinary Surgeon

Bandzählung: 52

Heftzählung: 6

Seiten: 801 – 809

ISSN: 1532-950x

Sprache

Englisch

Verweise

URL (Volltext): https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/vsu.13681

DOI: 10.1111/vsu.13681

Pubmed: 34288006

Kontakt

Pferdeklinik

Oertzenweg 19 b
14163 Berlin
+49 30 838 62299 / 62300
pferdeklinik@vetmed.fu-berlin.de

Abstract / Zusammenfassung

Objective:
To report arthroscopic osteochondral fragment removal from the equine cervical spine articular process joints (APJs) including long-term follow-up.

Study design:
Case series.

Animals:
Three Warmblood horses with forelimb lameness and/or reduced range of motion of the cervical spine with osteochondral fragments between the cervical vertebrae C5 /C6 or C6 /C7 .

Method:
Arthroscopy of the APJs of C5 /C6 and C6 /C7 was performed under general anesthesia. Following endoscopic evaluation of the joints, osteochondral fragments were removed using a rongeur.

Results:
All horses recovered from anesthesia with no anesthetic or minor postanesthetic complications. One horse needed a second procedure for fragment removal. Fourteen to 31 months post-surgery the horses were sound for their intended use and neurological examination revealed no abnormalities.

Conclusion:
Arthroscopic removal of osteochondral fragments can be performed safely in the equine cervical APJs of C5 /C6 and C6 /C7 resulting in a favorable long-term outcome.

Clinical significance:
Arthroscopic removal is a valid option for horses showing clinical signs that can be attributed to osteochondral fragments in the APJs of the neck.