Biology and Management of Muscle Disorders and Diseases

Martens, Ann

doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-48420-6.00085-5

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“…Since stringhalt in a horse has two major categories (Duque et al, 2014), the stringhalt in the present case was categorised as idiopathic stringhalt because there was no indication of plant toxication, as the patient and the other horses in the stable were fed hay from reliable sources. In line with Martens (2019), idiopathic stringhalt, typically manifesting as an isolated and unilateral condition, was also observed in the present case.…”

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“…There are two primary classifications of stringhalt: Australian stringhalt, associated with plants, and classical stringhalt, as identified by Duque et al (2014). According to Martens (2019), classical stringhalt typically manifests in isolated instances and primarily affects one limb. The precise cause of this condition remains elusive, leading to its designation as idiopathic stringhalt.…”

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“…Australian stringhalt is a type of stringhalt linked to plants, specifically caused by consuming various related weeds like Taraxacum officinale (European dandelion), Hypochaeris radicata (Australian dandelion), or Malva (mallow). Australian stringhalt, as the name suggests, is predominantly found in Australia, but occurrences have been recorded in New Zealand, North America, Brazil, Chile, Japan, and Europe (Martens, 2019). The clinical signs of Australian stringhalt usually diminish with time, when the horse is no longer exposed to the weed (Brockman, 2017).…”

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Management of idiopathic stringhalt in a 14-year-old thoroughbred gelding in Nigeria: A Case Report

2024

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Stringhalt is characterised by delayed protraction and excessive flexion of the hock during progression and may affect one or both pelvic limbs. No instances of stringhalt in Nigeria have been reported. Stringhalt, a rare neuromuscular disorder in horses, underscores the importance of documenting cases to enhance collective understanding. The present case aimed to describe the successful management of idiopathic stringhalt in a 14-year-old Thoroughbred gelding. The 500-kg gelding in a stable of 20 horses exhibited sudden abnormal movements in the right hind leg, noticed three days prior. The horse displayed normal vital parameters, exhibiting a distinct gait with moderate hyperflexion in the affected hind limb during walking and trotting. Based on the history and clinical examination, the diagnosis was unilateral idiopathic stringhalt, grade III.The horse received intravenous phenytoin sodium (15 mg/kg) and intramuscular multivitamin and amino acids injection (15 ml/ horse) for five days, leading to the complete resolution of clinical signs and the resumption of normal activity. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing idiopathic stringhalt in horses. The successful outcome with phenytoin sodium and multivitamin supplementation highlights their efficacy. Further studies on stringhalt's aetiology in Nigeria are warranted.

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Management of idiopathic stringhalt in a 14-year-old thoroughbred gelding in Nigeria: A Case Report

2024

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“…[2][3] The gait abnormality is typically unilateral, consistent, and unresponsive to analgesics or manipulative tests and may interfere with performance. [3][4][5] Horses that present with muscular fibrosis may require surgical treatment, and semitendinosus tenotomy is the recommended procedure. It can be performed in the standing or anesthesized horse, and a 4-to 10-cm incision has been described to expose and isolate the tibial insertion of the semitendinosus muscle.…”

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“…Congenital cases, degenerative atrophy, and work‐related muscle strains have also been described 2‐3 . The gait abnormality is typically unilateral, consistent, and unresponsive to analgesics or manipulative tests and may interfere with performance 3‐5 . Horses that present with muscular fibrosis may require surgical treatment, and semitendinosus tenotomy is the recommended procedure.…”

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Minimally invasive tenotomy of the tibial insertion of the semitendinosus muscle: An ex vivo study in horses

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Objective: To describe a minimally invasive technique for semitendinosus tenotomy with ultrasonographic guidance and to evaluate procedural complications. Study design: Experimental study. Sample population: Cadaveric equine hind limbs (n = 16).Methods: A stab incision was performed distocaudal to the tibial insertion of the semitendinosus muscle with ultrasonographic assistance. After transection of the tendon with an arthroscopic retrograde knife, the tendon edges palpably retracted, and complete transection was confirmed by ultrasound.Limbs were dissected to confirm the degree of tendon transection and to identify iatrogenic trauma to surrounding soft tissues.Results: Tenotomy was complete in all limbs, resulting in a palpable gap forming between tendon edges. Superficial iatrogenic laceration to the underlying gracilis muscle (n = 2) or gracilis fascia (n = 1) was apparent in 3 of 16 limbs. Conclusion:Ultrasound-assisted tenotomy of the tibial insertion of the semitendinosus muscle was reliably performed in a minimally invasive fashion with minor iatrogenic damage.Clinical significance: Minimally invasive tenotomy of the semitendinosus muscle can be performed with ultrasonographic assistance and should be considered as an alternative technique for surgical management of fibrotic semitendinosus myopathy.

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Biology and Management of Muscle Disorders and Diseases

Cited by 2 publications

References 49 publications

Management of idiopathic stringhalt in a 14-year-old thoroughbred gelding in Nigeria: A Case Report

Management of idiopathic stringhalt in a 14-year-old thoroughbred gelding in Nigeria: A Case Report

Minimally invasive tenotomy of the tibial insertion of the semitendinosus muscle: An ex vivo study in horses

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