A Technique for Laser-Facilitated Equine Pastern Arthrodesis Using Parallel Screws Inserted in Lag Fashion

Watts, Ashlee E.; Fortier, Lisa A.; Nixon, Alan J.; Ducharme, Norm G.

doi:10.1111/j.1532-950x.2009.00627.x

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“…However, the goal of surgery in our case (i.e., bilateral subluxation) was to achieve a more equal load distribution among hind limbs and to institute early normal motion. Other reliable techniques for the treatment of DS-PIJ include arthrodesis [5,6,13,14], screw fixation, and dynamic compression plates associated with ankylosis of the PIJ [1,12,16,17]. However, surgical procedures should be chosen by the practitioner on a caseby-case basis.…”

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“…However, long-term convalescence (up to 6 months) and excessive care are necessary in order to avoid instability of the PIJ in these cases [3]. Direct surgical techniques, such as arthrodesis [6,[12][13][14], screw fixation, and dynamic compression plates associated with chemical or physical ankylosis also have been successfully used to correct the PIJ angle of the hind limb in cases of subluxation [2,12,[14][15][16][17].…”

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“…The diagnosis of DS-PIJ is based on physical examination and goniometric measurement of the distal limb [2,4,5,[9][10][11][12].…”

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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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“…1 Watts and colleagues also performed the surgery with the horse under general anaesthesia and used a diode laser to destroy articular cartilage followed by three transarticular screws. 19 These authors reported that all horses were able to return to their previous use by 12 months.…”

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“…13,[16][17][18] Minimally invasive techniques to arthrodese the proximal interphalangeal joint have been described. 1,19 Jones and colleagues performed minimally invasive surgery under general anaesthesia and utilized placement of a dorsal plate using a limited surgical approach, avoiding tendon and ligament transection and without complete articular cartilage removal. These authors reported that 8/11 horses were able to meet owners' expectations after surgery.…”

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A Standing Percutaneous Technique for Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Arthrodesis in Twelve Horses (2014–2017)

Heaton

Farnsworth

Souza

et al. 2019

Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol

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Objectives This report describes the use of a minimally invasive standing pastern arthrodesis technique for the treatment of osteoarthritis in horses and documents its clinical outcome in 12 horses. Materials and Methods Medical records and radiographs of horses diagnosed with proximal interphalangeal joint osteoarthritis that underwent standing pastern arthrodesis using transarticular screws were reviewed. Follow-up information for determination of outcome was obtained via phone interview with the owners. Results Twelve horses (15 limbs) were included in the study. Radiographical findings revealed severe osteoarthritis in 12/15 limbs and moderate osteoarthritis in 3/15 limbs. Follow-up information was available for 11/12 cases (13/15 limbs). Phone surveys with the owners revealed that 8/11 horses were performing at their previous activity level or higher. Two horses remained lame. One horse developed a surgical site infection and was euthanatized. The average time for horses to return to their previous level of activity was 6.5 months (range: 1–18 months). Clinical Significance Stabilization of the proximal interphalangeal joint in horses with moderate-to-severe osteoarthritis can be performed using this minimally invasive standing technique. This procedure can be performed safely and provides a similar outcome when compared with other described techniques.

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Arthrodesis of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint

Watkins¹

2019

Equine Fracture Repair

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A Technique for Laser-Facilitated Equine Pastern Arthrodesis Using Parallel Screws Inserted in Lag Fashion

Cited by 22 publications

References 12 publications

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 Standing Percutaneous Technique for Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Arthrodesis in Twelve Horses (2014–2017)

Arthrodesis of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint

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