An Alternative, Direct Approach for Arthroscopic Removal of Osteochondral Fragments in the Dorsal Pouch of the Proximal Intertarsal Joint of Horses

Objective To describe an alternative technique and resulting outcomes for arthroscopic removal of osteochondral (OC) fragments from the proximal intertarsal joint (PIJ) using a direct approach without resection of the membrane between the tarsocrural joint (TCJ) and the PIJ. Study Design Retrospecti...

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Published in:	Veterinary surgery Vol. 45; no. 2; pp. 182 - 186
Main Authors:	Compagnie, Ellen, Drumm, Niklas J., de Heer, Natascha, ter Braake, Frerik
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01-02-2016
Subjects:	Animals Arthroscopy Arthroscopy - veterinary Female Horse Diseases - surgery Horses Horses - injuries Horses - surgery Joint Diseases - surgery Joint Diseases - veterinary Knee Male Pedigree Retrospective Studies Tarsal Joints - injuries Tarsal Joints - surgery Treatment Outcome Veterinary medicine
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Summary:	Objective To describe an alternative technique and resulting outcomes for arthroscopic removal of osteochondral (OC) fragments from the proximal intertarsal joint (PIJ) using a direct approach without resection of the membrane between the tarsocrural joint (TCJ) and the PIJ. Study Design Retrospective case series. Animals Client owned horses (n = 11) with Category 1 OC fragments in the PIJ. Methods Arthroscopic examination of the dorsal pouch of the TCJ was performed with horses positioned in dorsal recumbency using routine portals. A hook probe placed through one of the standard portals was used to lift the edge of the communication between TCJ and PIJ to help pass the arthroscope into the PIJ from the opposite standard portal. A third direct portal into the PIJ was created under arthroscopic visualization, and loose OC fragments (Category 1) were removed using the direct portal. Medical records, race records, and owner surveys were reviewed for case details and outcome. Results The described technique allowed removal of all fragments in all 11 cases. No complications associated with the procedure were observed. Of the 9 horses with long term follow‐up available, 7 were used as intended (4/4 riding horses, 3/5 racehorses). Two horses did not enter an athletic career because of reasons unrelated to fragment removal. Conclusion A direct approach for arthroscopic removal of OC fragments of the PIJ using a third portal into this joint, without resection of the membrane between the TCJ and PIJ is a good alternative for removal of fragments at this site.
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ISSN:	0161-3499 1532-950X
DOI:	10.1111/vsu.12431