Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Foal with lameness due to bone growth - how surgery helped
By Ysebaert, Machiel P et al.·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·2021·Equine Veterinary Medical Center·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Arthroscopic removal of a solitary osteochondroma interfering with the podotrochlear apparatus in a foal.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 36-day-old Arabian colt was brought in for severe lameness due to a growth called an osteochondroma that was pressing on a joint in his left front leg. After thorough examinations, the veterinarians performed a minimally invasive surgery to remove the growth. Thankfully, the surgery was successful, and the colt fully recovered from his lameness within three months. This case highlights the importance of considering unusual growths when young foals show signs of severe lameness.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To report the diagnostics, surgical treatment, and outcome of a juvenile foal with solitary osteochondroma (SO) interfering with the podotrochlear apparatus. STUDY DESIGN: Case report ANIMAL: One 36-day-old Arabian colt. METHODS: Clinical, radiographic, ultrasonographic, computed tomographic, and histopathologic examinations were required to characterize and treat an SO located at the palmar aspect of the diaphysis of the second phalanx of the left forelimb. This SO caused severe distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ) inflammation, marked interference with the podotrochlear apparatus, and associated lameness. RESULTS: Despite the small size of the foal's foot, complete resection of the SO was possible via palmar DIPJ arthroscopy by using motorized equipment. Full resolution of the lameness was achieved within 3 months of surgery. CONCLUSION: Atypical SO located on the palmar aspect of the second phalanx can cause marked nonseptic inflammation of the DIPJ and interference with the podotrochlear apparatus and should be considered among the differential diagnoses for severe lameness in juvenile foals. Arthroscopic resection of the SO led to an excellent outcome.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33280152/