A radiographic projection for the assessment of the equine paracondylar process
Summary Background The paracondylar process is of clinical interest due to its proximity to anatomical structures involved in vital functions. There are limited reports describing abnormalities affecting the paracondylar process (PCP), with traumatic fractures being the most prevalent pathology.
F. Bulnes+6 more
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Discospondylitis as a consequence of jugular vein septic thrombophlebitis in a Standardbred gelding
Summary This report describes the identification of C7‐T1 discospondylitis on myelography and confirmed on postmortem computed tomography and necropsy in a 4‐year‐old Standardbred gelding as the consequence of jugular vein catheterisation and secondary septic thrombophlebitis. Staphylococcus aureus was isolated from both sites.
F. Payette+4 more
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Partial arytenoidectomy in 21 standing draught horses with recurrent laryngeal neuropathy
Summary Objective To report the use of standing partial arytenoidectomy (PA) in draught horses affected by left‐sided recurrent laryngeal neuropathy (RLN). Study design Retrospective descriptive study. Animals Twenty‐one draught horses diagnosed with left‐sided recurrent laryngeal neuropathy (RLN). Methods Medical records of 21 draught horses subjected
S. M. Gray, S. D. Gutierrez‐Nibeyro
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Muscle transposition graft for closure of a permanent tracheostoma in a Quarter Horse mare
Summary Permanent tracheostomy is sometimes required in horses with severe and irreversible obstructive upper airway conditions. Abnormal respiratory noise and altered vocalisation may be of concern to owners and its influence on mare‐foal recognition and bonding should be considered.
G. P. Stemmet, R. Labens
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Surgical management of a perineal hernia in a 24‐year‐old mare
Summary A rare case of bilateral perineal hernia was reported in a 24‐year‐old Italian Trotter mare. The mare presented a history of chronic weight loss and bilateral perineal swelling. The right‐sided swelling displayed signs of being chronic, while the left side experienced a singular episode of acute perineal swelling, coinciding with signs of colic.
A. Spadari+4 more
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Transverse navicular bone fracture in a hindlimb of a young Warmblood mare
Summary A 2.5‐year‐old Warmblood filly presented with an acute onset of severe right hindlimb lameness and pastern region swelling of 2 weeks' duration. Radiographic examination revealed a transverse (horizontal) displaced fracture of the navicular bone and subluxation of the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint.
P. Tóth, A. Nagy
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Summary A 13‐year‐old Belgian jumping mare was presented with acute onset of severe left forelimb lameness after a jumping competition. Radiographic evaluation showed the presence of periosteal bone formation on the lateral radial eminence, while ultrasonography revealed an injury of the lateral collateral ligament of the elbow associated with severe ...
E. Porzio+4 more
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Acute severe lameness associated with proliferative bone on the dorsal middle phalanx (19 cases)
Summary Background Injury resulting in proliferative new bone formation on the dorsal aspect of the middle phalanx (P2) has been recognised by equine veterinarians and is generally referred to as capsulitis. However, no retrospective case series has been published on the condition. Objectives To describe the clinical features, treatment, and outcome of
J. G. Fowlie+3 more
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Unilateral thyrohyoid muscle aplasia in a case of dorsal displacement of the soft palate
Summary Thyro‐hyoid muscle (TH) dysfunction has been reported as a potential contributing factor to dorsal displacement of the soft palate (DDSP) in the young equine athlete. A 5‐year‐old National Hunt (NH) mare presenting with a history of poor performance and respiratory noise was diagnosed with DDSP on exercising video‐endoscopic examination ...
C. P. Blanco, C. S. Hawkes
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Collateral damage: Current perspectives of equine ligament injuries
Summary Collateral ligament injuries can be debilitating to equine athletes. Despite the awareness of collateral desmopathy seen in clinical practice, there remains limited detailed information on contrasting features of these injuries based on their location in the limb.
B. B. Nelson
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