Palmar Digital Neurectomy in Horses 57 Cases (1984–1990) |
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| Authors: | BRADLEY R JACKMAN DVM MS GARY M BAXTER VMD MS DIPIOMATE ACVS RICHARD E DORAN DVM MS Dipiomate ACVS DOUGLAS ALLEN DVM MS Dipiomate ACVS ANDREW H PARKS MA VET MB Dipiomate ACVS |
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| Institution: | Department of Large Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia |
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| Abstract: | The medical records of 57 horses that had palmar digital neurectomy performed between 1984 and 1990 were reviewed. Neurectomies were performed either by transection and elec-trocoagulation (47 horses) or by the guillotine technique (10 horses). Middle-aged geldings, Quarter Horses, and Thoroughbreds were significantly over-represented when compared with the hospital population. Horses used as hunter/jumpers also appeared to be over-represented. Complications occurred in 17 (34%) of the 50 horses for which follow-up information was obtained. Recurrence of heel pain was the most common complication (14 horses). Palpable painful neuromas were detected in three horses. One year after neurectomy, 74% of the horses were sound; this decreased to 63% after 2 years. |
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