Arthroscopic approaches to the fetlock joint of adult cattle: A cadaver study

Blaser, Martin J.; Bertagnoli, A.; Räber, Marta; Nuss, Karl; Rasekh, Mehdi; Steiner, Adrian

doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2012.03.007

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“…These normal findings make the detection of inflammatory effusions affecting the synovial cavities very easy, because the effusion will create a slight to severe extension of the joint capsules and the tendon sheath wall [17,20,21,35-37]. …”

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“…Even the accurate differentiation of the soft tissue structures in the proximal and the distal part of the digital flexor tendon sheath (pastern region) and the digital joints can act as a helpful prerequisite in patients suffering from disorders of these structures for a subsequent tendovaginoscopic, arthroscopic or other surgical approach [20,37-40]. …”

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“…Additional diagnostic imaging techniques can be applied such as radiography and arthroscopy [15,19,20]. …”

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Ultrasonography of the distal limbs in Nellore and Girolando calves 8 to 12 months of age

Gonçalves

Silva

et al. 2014

BMC Vet Res

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BackgroundUltrasonography can be used anywhere and allows rapid, noninvasive differentiation of soft tissue structures of the musculoskeletal system. The objectives of this study were to describe the ultrasonographic appearance of the structures of the metacarpo-/metatarsophalangeal and the interphalangeal joints, the appearance of the growth plates of the distal metacarpus/metatarsus and of the proximal phalanx and to measure the cross-sectional dimensions of the DDFT and SDFT in Nellore and Girolando calves eight to 12 months of age.ResultsIn the longitudinal dorsal view the common digital extensor tendon and the digital extensor tendon were depicted as echogenic parallel fiber bundles located directly under the skin. The joint spaces appeared as anechoic interruptions of the hyperechogenic bone surfaces. The normal amount of synovial fluid could not be depicted. The growth plates were seen as anechoic interruptions of the bone surface proximal and distal to the fetlock joint space. In transverse sonograms of the distal palmar/plantar regions, the flexor tendons and branchs of the suspensory ligament were imaged as echogenic structures. The lumen of the digital flexor tendon sheath could not be imaged in these normal cattle. The thin digital distal annular ligament and the reversal of positions of the DDFT and SDFT could be appreciated. No significant differences were found between the cross-sectional measurements of the DDFT and the SDFT from Nellore and Girolando in any age, thoracic/pelvic limbs, right/left sides and lateral/medial digits.ConclusionsThe results of this study establish important ultrasonographic reference data of the normal structures of the distal limbs and the normal dimensions of the flexor tendons in Nellore and Girolando calves for use in clinical practice.

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Ultrasonography of the distal limbs in Nellore and Girolando calves 8 to 12 months of age

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Silva

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BMC Vet Res

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“…Arthroscopy technique for cattle has been reported but a detailed description of the procedure and normal articular anatomy is only available for the metacarpo/metatarsophalangeal, femoropatellar, and the cranial medial and lateral femorotibial joints . These studies have shown important anatomical species‐specificity.…”

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“…These studies have shown important anatomical species‐specificity. In the fetlock, because of the two digits, each joint structure is double. Therefore, a septum is present between the dorsomedial and dorsolateral synovial compartments and a communication is present between the plantaromedial and plantarolateral compartments.…”

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Dorsal Arthroscopic Approach and Intra‐Articular Anatomy of the Bovine Antebrachiocarpal and Middle Carpal Joints

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Arthroscopic debridement and lavage of a fetlock joint in a British blue calf

Watson

Cullen

Stack

2022

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A 3‐week‐old pedigree British blue bull, weighing 70 kg, presented with soft tissue swelling of the distal left forelimb, with a discharging sinus associated with a granulating wound (pressure sore). Involvement of the metacarpophalangeal joint was suspected. There were also granulating wounds on the dorsal aspect of both metacarpophalangeal joints and laterally on both tarsi. Radiography, arthrocentesis, arthroscopy and joint lavage were carried out under general anaesthesia and the external wounds were debrided and dressed. Intra‐articular antibiotics were given at the time of surgery and systemic antibiotics and anti‐inflammatories were given for 14 days afterwards. The calf made a good recovery and returned to normal function.

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Arthroscopic approaches to the fetlock joint of adult cattle: A cadaver study

Cited by 16 publications

References 14 publications

Ultrasonography of the distal limbs in Nellore and Girolando calves 8 to 12 months of age

Ultrasonography of the distal limbs in Nellore and Girolando calves 8 to 12 months of age

Dorsal Arthroscopic Approach and Intra‐Articular Anatomy of the Bovine Antebrachiocarpal and Middle Carpal Joints

Arthroscopic debridement and lavage of a fetlock joint in a British blue calf

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