Surgical treatment of synovial osteochondromatosis in the middle carpal joint of a pony

Surgical treatment of synovial osteochondromatosis in the middle carpal joint of a pony

Summary A 9‐year‐old Paint pony gelding presented for signs of left carpal swelling of 1–2 weeks' duration. Radiographic, ultrasonographic and arthroscopic evaluation of the left carpus was consistent with synovial osteochondromatosis. This presumptive clinical diagnosis was confirmed histopath...

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Published in:Equine veterinary education Vol. 26; no. 8; pp. 395 - 399
Main Authors: Newman, J. C., Lustgarten, M., Berman, K. G., Vivrette, S., Redding, W. R.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Hoboken Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01-08-2014
Subjects:
arthroscopic
carpus
horse
Sports injuries
synovial osteochondromatosis
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Summary:Summary A 9‐year‐old Paint pony gelding presented for signs of left carpal swelling of 1–2 weeks' duration. Radiographic, ultrasonographic and arthroscopic evaluation of the left carpus was consistent with synovial osteochondromatosis. This presumptive clinical diagnosis was confirmed histopathologically. Arthroscopic removal of the osteochondral bodies resulted in resolution of the carpal effusion and return to previous athletic activity by 4.5 months post operatively. Arthroscopic removal of osteochondral bodies is the treatment of choice in cases of suspected synovial osteochondromatosis.
ISSN:0957-7734
2042-3292
DOI:10.1111/eve.12093