Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Chronic tenosynovitis of the carpal extensor tendon sheaths in 15 horses.
- Journal:
- Equine veterinary journal
- Year:
- 1997
- Authors:
- Platt, D & Wright, I M
- Affiliation:
- Royal Veterinary College · United Kingdom
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This study looked at 15 horses that had a condition called chronic tenosynovitis, which is inflammation of the tendon sheaths in their front legs, often seen in jumping horses. The most common cause was found to be thorns getting into the tendon sheaths. The horses were treated with surgery to remove the thickened tissue and any scar tissue, followed by early physical therapy to help them recover. At the follow-up, all the horses were no longer limping, and 14 of them were able to return to their previous level of activity. Overall, the treatment was successful.
Abstract
The history, clinical features, radiological findings, treatment and outcome of 15 horses with chronic tenosynovitis of the carpal extensor tendon sheaths are reported. The condition was seen most commonly in horses used for jumping and penetration of the tendon sheaths by thorns was the most common aetiology. Treatment involved surgical resection of the hyperplastic synovial membrane, and adhesions within the tendon sheath, with primary closure. When combined with early postoperative physiotherapy this was found to be an effective method of treatment. All horses in this series were not lame at follow-up, with 14 horse returning to their former level of athletic performance.
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