Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Aseptic tenosynovitis of the carpal flexor sheath caused by rupture of the accessory ligament of the deep digital flexor tendon.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2013
- Authors:
- Taintor, Jennifer et al.
- Affiliation:
- Auburn University · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A mare was brought in because she was suddenly limping on her left front leg, and there was swelling in the area around her carpal flexor sheath, which is a protective covering around a tendon in her leg. X-rays didn’t show any bone problems, but an ultrasound revealed that a supporting ligament of a tendon was torn. After receiving medical treatment, both the swelling and the lameness improved.
Abstract
A mare was evaluated for acute left forelimb lameness with effusion of the carpal flexor sheath. No osseous abnormalities were noted during radiographic examination. Significant disruption of the accessory ligament of the deep digital flexor tendon was seen during ultrasonographic examination. Carpal sheath effusion and lameness resolved after medical treatment.
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