Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Case Report of a Complex Lateral Femorotibial Joint Injury With Popliteal Tendonitis in a Foal.
- Journal:
- Journal of equine veterinary science
- Year:
- 2020
- Authors:
- Gabriel, Cuevas-Ramos & Marta, Prades
- Affiliation:
- Medicine and Surgery Department · Spain
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A two-month-old Spanish foal was brought to the vet because it was limping on its right back leg for two weeks. After examining the foal, the vet found several serious issues in the knee joint, including a bone cyst, severe inflammation of a tendon behind the knee, and a problem with the cartilage. Because of the complexity of these injuries, the vet warned the owner that the foal might not be able to have a successful athletic career. However, four years later, the filly is able to move around comfortably in the pasture. This case highlights that injuries to the tendon behind the knee are rare and should be checked when there are knee joint injuries.
Abstract
A two-month-old, Spanish breed, foal was referred with right hind limb lameness of two weeks duration. Clinical examinations confirmed a complex combination of lesions within the lateral femorotibial joint, including a subchondral bone cyst in the lateral femoral condyle, a severe popliteal tendonitis, and a delayed cartilage detachment of the lateral femoral condyle. Because of the complex association of these lesions, poor prognosis for an athletic career was given to the owner. Four years later, the filly is pasture sound. Lesions of the popliteal tendon in the horse are uncommon. The popliteal tendon should also be investigated in cases of trauma to the lateral femorotibial joint, as it could be associated with other affected structures.
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