Surgical treatment of a second metacarpal bone exostosis with associated desmitis of the body of the suspensory ligament in a horse. (25th July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Owen, K. R.; Hinnigan, G. J.; Smith, C. E.; Smith, M.
• Is Part Of: Equine veterinary education. Volume 32:Number 11(2020)
• Page Start: e223
• Page End: e229
• Publication Date: 2019-07-25
• Subjects: horse -- suspensory ligament -- suspensory body -- splint -- exostosis -- MRI; Horses -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Horses -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 636.108905
• DOI: 10.1111/eve.13117
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0957-7734

Abstract

Summary: This report outlines the diagnosis, surgical treatment and successful outcome following treatment of second metacarpal bone exostosis with concurrent suspensory ligament desmitis, and lameness in a horse. Magnetic resonance imaging was useful in determining the extent of pathology within the suspensory ligament and site of proposed surgical resection. MRI was also utilised as a post‐operative tool in determining the timescale for satisfactory healing to enable the horse to return to athletic work.