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Carpal collateral ligament desmopathy in three horses
Author(s) -
Desmaizières LM.,
Cauvin E. R.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
veterinary record
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.261
H-Index - 99
eISSN - 2042-7670
pISSN - 0042-4900
DOI - 10.1136/vr.157.7.197
Subject(s) - medicine , carpal joint , ligament , joint disease , carpal bones , ultrasonography , radiography , horse , lameness , medial collateral ligament , surgery , osteoarthritis , wrist , pathology , paleontology , alternative medicine , biology
The radiographic and ultrasonographic findings in three horses with severe damage to the collateral ligaments of the carpus, associated with degenerative joint disease, are described. The horses remained lame despite prolonged rest and medical management, primarily because of the progression of the joint disease. Ultrasonography was found to be an accurate method for diagnosing the injury to the ligaments and is recommended as part of a routine examination in suspected carpal injuries.