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Metacarpal Small Incision for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Published on: April 5, 2024
Comminuted fracture of the accessory carpal bone removed via an arthroscopic-assisted arthrotomy
Alvaro G Bonilla1, Elizabeth M Santschi1
1Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Ohio State University, 601 Vernon L. Tharp Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, USA.
Abstract:
A 16-year-old American paint horse gelding was presented for evaluation of a left forelimb lameness grade III/V. Radiographs and computed tomography revealed a comminuted fracture of the accessory carpal bone involving the entire articulation with the distal radius and the proximal aspect of the articulation with the ulnar carpal bone. Multiple fragments were present in the palmar pouch of the antebrachiocarpal joint. An arthroscopic-assisted open approach was necessary to remove all fractured fragments. Subsequently the horse was re-admitted for lameness and was treated successfully with antibiotics and long-term supportive bandaging.
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