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Reduction and external coaptation as successful treatment for tarsocrural joint luxation in an Arabian mare
Author(s) -
MaitlandStuart S.,
Zeiler G. E.,
Mahne A. T.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
equine veterinary education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 2042-3292
pISSN - 0957-7734
DOI - 10.1111/eve.12727
Subject(s) - arthrotomy , medicine , lateral malleolus , surgery , general anaesthesia , reduction (mathematics) , radiography , osteoarthritis , tarsus (eyelids) , tarsal joint , ankle , anatomy , arthroscopy , geometry , mathematics , eyelid , alternative medicine , pathology
Summary A 4‐year‐old Arabian mare was presented for evaluation of a suspected right tarsal luxation. Radiographs of the affected area revealed a tarsocrural joint luxation with an associated fractured lateral tibial malleolus. Under general anaesthesia, the fractured lateral malleolus was surgically removed via an arthrotomy and the luxation reduced. A full‐limb fibreglass cast was then placed. Recovery from anaesthesia was assisted with a tail rope. The limb was immobilised for 8 weeks with a cast. The mare made a good recovery and was used as a broodmare 18 months later, despite osteoarthritis affecting the joint.