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Three horses with carpal instability due to comminuted second carpal bone fractures (Cases 1 and 3), fracture of the head of the second metacarpal bone (Case 1) or comminuted fractures of the fourth carpal bone, ulnar and intermediate carpal bones (Case 2) were treated by minimally invasive approach for partial (Cases 1 and 3) or pancarpal (Case 2) joint arthrodesis, using locking compression plates. The joint cartilage was removed by either an arthroscopic approach (middle carpal joint and antebrachiocarpal joint) or a percutaneous drilling technique (carpometacarpal joint). Two or 3 locking compression plates were contoured to the dorsolateral, dorsomedial and dorsoaxial aspects of the carpal joints using a custom‐made tunnelling tool and a minimally invasive tunnelling technique, and the screws were positioned through stab incisions. All cases recovered well, were lame free at the walk, were able to trot and gallop and could be used for leisure and pasture activities (partial carpal arthrodesis) and breeding (pancarpal arthrodesis). Post‐operative x‐rays showed progressive joint fusion after 12 months (Case 1), 5 months (Case 2) and 10 months (Case 3). Case 2 with a pancarpal arthrodesis showed a mechanical lameness at the walk due to the inability to flex the carpus. Carpal flexion after carpometacarpal and middle carpal arthrodesis in Case 1 was calculated to be 42.6° and 44° in Case 3.  相似文献   

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The efficacy of partial carpal arthrodesis was evaluated retrospectively in 39 dogs (45 carpi) with severe sprains of the middle carpal joints, the carpometacarpal joints, or both. The carpometacarpal joint was the most frequently injured joint. Jumping or falling from heights was the cause of injury in 49% of these animals. Of the 25 owners who responded to a mailed questionnaire (mean follow-up, 32 months), all stated their animal had improved or greatly improved after partial carpal arthrodesis and all were pleased or very pleased with the final surgical result. Hyperextension persisted in 11% of the cases and degenerative joint disease of the antebrachiocarpal joint was present in 15.5% of the cases. No dogs with partial carpal arthrodesis required panarthrodesis at a later date.  相似文献   

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Lameness associated with carpal varus deformity was recognised in 10 dogs, eight of which were Dobermann Pinschers. The dogs had a mean age of seven years and nine months. Carpal varus was usually bilateral with concurrent carpal hyperflexion and pronation. Carpal varus was present prior to the onset of lameness in four cases. With stress radiography the median angle of varus deviation in all carpi was 14.6 degrees , and an increase in the size of the ulnar /ulnar carpal bone joint space was seen in six of the seven dogs. Radiographic changes included: enthesophyte formation at the proximolateral aspect of metacarpal V, periarticular soft tissue swelling, especially lateral, bone proliferation at the carpometacarpal joint I and enthesophyte formation at metacarpophalangeal joint V. Four dogs were admitted for problems other than carpal varus and lameness was not treated. Five dogs were treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, but lameness was not completely resolved and became exacerbated with exercise. One dog was successfully treated by pancarpal arthrodesis.  相似文献   

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Fifty-six carpal arthrodeses were carried out in 50 dogs. Six of these had bilateral arthrodeses. A dynamic compression plate (DCP; Straumann Great Britain Ltd), placed on the dorsal aspect of the carpus, was used for fixation in all cases. The main indication for pancarpal arthrodesis was a hyperextension injury of the radiocarpal joint. Forty-three pancarpal arthrodeses were performed in 40 dogs (a bilateral procedure was performed in three). Hyperextension injuries of the intercarpal and carpometacarpal joints were treated by partial carpal arthrodesis in 10 dogs; three of these had bilateral procedures. Seventy-four per cent of dogs treated by pancarpal arthrodesis regained full limb function. Only 50 per cent of cases treated by partial carpal arthrodesis had a similar result.  相似文献   

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A 2-year-old alpaca was presented for acute onset right forelimb lameness. Clinical findings included bilateral carpal valgus (more severe in the affected forelimb) and medial instability of the right radio-carpal joint. Surgical treatment consisted of radio-carpal joint arthrodesis, which is presented as a therapeutic option for severe carpal instability secondary to injury to the supporting ligamentous structures of the carpus.  相似文献   

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Pancarpal Arthrodesis in the Dog: A Review of Forty-five Cases   总被引:1,自引:0,他引:1  
This report describes an open surgical technique for pancarpal arthrodesis and its efficacy in 45 canine cases. Indications for carpal arthrodesis include hyperextension injuries, severe fracture/luxations, end-stage arthritis, and selected neurologic deficits. Chronic joint instability was the major indication for surgery (76%). Degenerative joint disease (18%) and neurologic deficits (6%) accounted for the other cases. In a subjective owner survey, 97% of the owners reported that their animals' gait improved following arthrodesis, and 74% stated that their animals walked and ran normally.  相似文献   

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Congenital malformation of the carpal joint in a young dog resulted in a progressive lameness. Traumatic disruption of the carpus in another dog resulted in carpal bone necrosis, infection, and chronic instability. Radial metacarpal arthrodesis was performed in both dogs. The diseased carpal bones were excised, sparing the accessory carpal bone in both dogs. Radial metacarpal arthrodeses were then performed, using bone plate fixation. In the dog with the malformed limb, the gait had improved, but intermittent lameness was still present 8 months later because of an associated malarticulation of the cubital joint. The dog with the traumatized carpus had little or no lameness associated with normal activity for 32 months.  相似文献   

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Chronic septic carpitis in 72 calves and adult cattle was treated by arthrodesis of the carpus (n = 24), proximal or distal carpal row resection with arthrodesis (n = 31), or resection of both the proximal and distal carpal bones and radio-metacarpal arthrodesis (n = 17). Painfree arthrodesis permitting full weight-bearing was obtained in 69% of the cases. Arthrodesis without resection of carpal bones was successful in 87% of the cases. With resection of one carpal row, 72% of the cases were treated successfully. Radio-metacarpal arthrodesis with removal of both carpal rows resulted in fusion in 35% of the animals.  相似文献   

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OBJECTIVE: To report treatment of a unilateral comminuted fourth carpal bone (C4) fracture associated with carpal instability by partial carpal arthrodesis (PCA) of the middle carpal joint (MCJ) and carpometacarpal joint (CMCJ). STUDY DESIGN: Case Report. ANIMALS: An 8-month-old Arabian filly. METHODS: A C4 slab fracture was diagnosed radiographically; however, fracture comminution was conclusively diagnosed after computed tomographic (CT) imaging. PCA of the MCJ and CMCJ was performed with 2 narrow dynamic compression plates. RESULTS: PCA provided appropriate carpal stability and correct limb alignment immediately after surgery. Complete bony fusion with substantial carpal flexion and no lameness at walk or light trot was observed 8 months after surgery. CONCLUSIONS: Carpal CT was successfully used to define fracture configuration after standard radiographic examination failed to delineate comminution. PCA was selected because of joint instability and lateral carpal collapse of MCJ and CMCJ and can be successfully used to treat comminuted C4 slab fractures associated with carpal instability. Moderate MCJ osteoarthritis without radiocarpal joint involvement allows pain-free, substantial carpal flexion and thus, return to low-level pleasure riding may be possible. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: CT imaging may more adequately characterize traumatic carpal bone injury, particularly, when carpal bone fracture configuration cannot be determined on standard radiographs. Early PCA of the MCJ and CMCJ is an useful alternative to treat comminuted C4 slab fractures that cannot be reconstructed.  相似文献   

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An 8-year-old domestic shorthair was admitted with non-weight bearing left forelimb lameness. Examination and radiographs revealed dorso-medial ante-brachiocarpal luxation with palmar luxation of the distal radio-ulnar joint. Primary repair was performed and stabilised using an arthrodesis wire and type Ia Kirschner-Ehmer (K-E) external skeletal fixator (ESF). The cat regained excellent pain-free limb function by 14 weeks with only minor reduction in range of movement. This is the first case report of a cat with distal radio-ulnar joint luxation associated with ante-brachiocarpal luxation. Primary repair of carpal luxation in the cat should be considered before arthrodesis.  相似文献   

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A 9‐day‐old American Miniature horse was referred for evaluation and treatment of congenital bilateral carpal deformities. Clinical examination revealed a combination of flexural, angular and rotational deformities affecting both carpi. Radiographic evaluation of both forelimbs revealed malformation of the distal radial epiphysis accompanied by flexural contracture and external rotation of the limb distal to the antebrachial carpal joint. Conservative therapy was attempted with splints and bandages and failed to result in improvement. Surgical intervention was elected and a bilateral distal radial epiphysectomy and pancarpal arthrodesis performed. Fourteen months later the mare was turned out to pasture and ambulating well.  相似文献   

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A 9‐year‐old Warmblood gelding underwent magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of the carpal and proximal metacarpal regions for evaluation of prolonged right forelimb lameness. Magnetic resonance findings were indicative of desmopathy of the right lateral carpometacarpal ligament and the interosseous ligament between the third and fourth metacarpal bones. Based on the MR findings and lack of response to conservative therapy, surgery using a drilling technique was performed to facilitate fusion of the right carpometacarpal joint. After surgery and a 6‐month rest and rehabilitation programme, the horse returned to soundness. This case report describes a unique combination of lateral carpal/proximal metacarpal soft tissue injuries that resulted in prolonged lameness and were treated with facilitated arthrodesis of the carpometacarpal joint. These soft tissue injuries should be considered as a differential diagnosis in horses with lameness localised to the proximal metacarpal/distal carpal region.  相似文献   

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Objective— To report treatment of a comminuted ulnar carpal (UC) bone fracture associated with carpal instability by pancarpal arthrodesis using 2 locking compression plates (LCP).
Study Design— Case report.
Animals— A 2-year-old Thoroughbred filly.
Methods— An UC fracture and luxation of the proximal row of carpal bones was diagnosed radiographically. Pancarpal arthrodesis was performed with 2 LCP positioned dorsolaterally and dorsomedially and centered over the carpus through a single skin incision. The filly was maintained in a full limb cast for 15 days, followed by a tube cast for 14 days, and subsequently a full limb bandage with caudal splint for 21 days.
Results— Two LCP provided appropriate carpal stability resulting in a pasture sound horse 6 months after surgery. The filly was discharged from the hospital 63 days after surgery, walking well with only a slight mechanical lameness.
Conclusion— Use of 2 LCP applied on the dorsomedial and dorsolateral aspect of the carpus can provide carpal stability for pancarpal arthrodesis.
Clinical Relevance— Excellent stability of the carpal joints can be achieved with 2 LCP.  相似文献   

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Subluxation of the second carpal bone (C2) in two racing greyhounds, and luxation associated with other carpal injuries in a Staffordshire bull terrier, were diagnosed as causes of thoracic limb lameness. The clinical signs of subluxation were subtle, with local soft tissue swelling and a pain reaction on digital pressure over the dorsal aspect of C2. In contrast, the dog with a complete luxation was very lame, having marked soft tissue swelling with carpal hyperextension and valgus. Diagnosis was made by radiography. Subluxation of C2 was seen as a small, dorsally displaced opacity between the proximal and distal rows of carpal bones on the mediolateral view and, on the oblique view taken in only one case, as a marked dorsal displacement of one-third of the proximal joint surface of C2. In the case of luxation, C2 appeared on the mediolateral view lying dorsal to the radial carpal bone. There was also fracture of C4. Both greyhounds were treated by internal fixation and returned to racing. The Staffordshire bull terrier was treated by pancarpal arthrodesis with a successful outcome.  相似文献   

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An 8‐year‐old Paint Horse gelding was evaluated for a persistent left forelimb lameness (grade 4/5), with a hard swelling at the dorsomedial aspect of the carpometacarpal joint, due to osteoarthritis. Previous systemic and local anti‐inflammatory therapy had only a temporary effect. Partial carpal arthrodesis was suggested, but the owner elected for conservative treatment. The horse was confined to a small paddock and received phytotherapeutic supplementation with Harpagophytum procumbens. The lameness gradually resolved but a similar hard swelling developed on the right carpus. Radiographic follow‐up 1.5 years later revealed a spontaneous bilateral ankylosis of the carpometacarpal joint.  相似文献   

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A 4-year-old Springer Spaniel was referred because of a 6-week history of progressive left forelimb lameness. A marked pain response was elicited by palpation over the left accessory carpal bone. Radiography revealed a lytic, markedly expansile lesion of the accessory carpal bone. The bone was excised, and pancarpal arthrodesis was performed. Histologic examination of the excised bone revealed giant cell tumor. At 14 months after surgery, the dog was using the limb normally. Radiography of the carpus revealed satisfactory progression of the arthrodesis, and thoracic radiographs were negative for metastases.  相似文献   

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Changes in synovial fluid and clinical variables after arthroscopic partial synovectomy of the middle carpal joint were studied in 12 normal horses. A 7 mm motorized synovial resector was inserted into each middle carpal joint; one middle carpal joint of each horse was randomly selected to have arthroscopic synovectomy (treated) and the opposite joint was lavaged (control). Lameness examinations and synovial fluid analyses were performed before operation and at 8, 14, 21, and 28 days after operation. Lameness variables did not differ between treated and control legs. Middle carpal and carpometacarpal joint circumference measurements were increased for 4 weeks. Synovial fluid specific gravity, pH, total protein, albumin concentration, and alpha-1-, beta- and gamma-globulin concentrations, at 8 and 14 days were significantly higher than before operation in both treated and control middle carpal joints. No significant differences were found between treated and control middle carpal joints at any time for color, clarity, pH, mucin clot formation, total protein, albumin, and globulin fractions. Arthroscopic partial synovectomy and lavage did not cause significant lameness and resulted in a synovitis indistinguishable from synovitis related to arthroscopic lavage alone.  相似文献   

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SUMMARY Nine dogs, each with a severe carpal sprain injury, were treated by arthrodesis (2 bilateral). The same surgical technique with articular cartilage curettage, autologous bone grafting and compression plate fixation was used for each carpus. Initial treatment with external coaptation had been unsuccessful, but arthrodesis always resulted in resolution of the lameness. Complications included fracture of the compression plate (1 case) and loosening of the implants (2 cases).  相似文献   

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The diagnosis and treatment of luxation of the accessory carpal bone in a racing greyhound, and subluxation of the same bone in a lurcher, are described. The injury in the lurcher occurred in both carpi, but on separate occasions. Both dogs had severe thoracic limb lameness with marked carpal swelling. The diagnosis of luxation was obvious from carpal radiographs. The subluxations were difficult to detect on palpation, but were suspected and confirmed on exploratory surgery, which showed an avulsion of the lateral support structures of the accessory carpal bone from the distal ulna. Pancarpal arthrodesis with accessory carpal bone excision undertaken in the greyhound was successful. Following repair of the torn ligaments, the lurcher returned to full activity without lameness before sustaining the same injury to the other carpus. The anatomy of the accessory carpal support structures and the aetiology of the injuries are discussed.  相似文献   

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