Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Bilateral luxation of the coffin joints in a horse, as a sequel to palmar neurectomy.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary record
- Year:
- 1977
- Authors:
- Rose, R J
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 16-year-old mare experienced serious complications after a surgery called palmar neurectomy, which is done to relieve pain in the front feet. She developed a condition where both of her coffin joints (the joints in the hoof) became dislocated. Unfortunately, the situation worsened, and she had to be euthanized. An examination after her passing revealed that the deep flexor tendons, which help support the joints, had completely ruptured, and there was also arthritis (joint inflammation) with damage to the cartilage in those joints. Sadly, the treatment did not work, and her condition led to her being put to sleep.
Abstract
Complications from neurectomy have been well known for many years. A 16-year-old mare suffered bilateral luxation of the coffin joints following palmar neurectomy and was destroyed. Autopsy showed complete rupture of the deep flexor tendons, and the supporting ligaments of the coffin joints. Arthritis of the coffin joints, with erosion of articular cartilage was evident.
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