Arthroscopic removal of osteochondral fragments located within the condylar fossa of the third metacarpus/metatarsus in Thoroughbred yearlings.
Vet Surg
; 51(6): 914-919, 2022 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-35524683
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To describe an arthroscopic technique for the removal of osteochondral fragments located within the condylar fossa of the third metacarpal/tarsal bone. STUDYDESIGN:
Retrospective study. ANIMALS Thoroughbred yearlings (n = 11).METHODS:
Osteochondral fragments located within the condylar fossa of the third metacarpal/tarsal bone identified during presale radiographic examination were removed via arthroscopy, assisted with ultrasonography in select cases. Complete fragment removal was confirmed by intraoperative radiography.RESULTS:
Fragments were successfully removed using rongeurs following dissection of soft tissue attachments using a bipolar radiofrequency probe. No postoperative complications occurred.CONCLUSIONS:
An ipsilateral arthroscopic and instrument portal coupled with ultrasound assistance and a radiofrequency probe allowed for successful removal of fragments located within the condylar fossa of the third metacarpal/tarsal bone. The technique allowed for the removal of the unstable osteochondral fragment and associated physical debris. CLINICALSIGNIFICANCE:
The described surgical technique enables the removal of osteochondral fragments located within the condylar fossa of the third metacarpal/tarsal bone with minimal disruption to the surrounding soft tissues.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Ossos Metacarpais
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Doenças dos Cavalos
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2022
Tipo de documento:
Article