Arthroscopic removal of an osteochondral fragment from the middle phalanx of a horse

T B Vail; C W McIlwraith

doi:10.1111/j.1532-950x.1992.tb00062.x

Arthroscopic removal of an osteochondral fragment from the middle phalanx of a horse

Vet Surg. 1992 Jul-Aug;21(4):269-72. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950x.1992.tb00062.x.

Authors

T B Vail¹, C W McIlwraith

Affiliation

¹ Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins.

PMID: 1455634
DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-950x.1992.tb00062.x

Abstract

An intraarticular osteochondral chip fracture of the distal dorsolateral aspect of the right hind middle phalanx in a 4-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding was removed arthroscopically. Accessibility and visibility of the fragment were excellent, and there was minimal soft tissue trauma.

MeSH terms

Animals
Arthroscopy / veterinary*
Cartilage, Articular / injuries*
Cartilage, Articular / pathology
Cartilage, Articular / surgery
Foot Injuries / pathology
Foot Injuries / surgery
Foot Injuries / veterinary*
Forelimb
Fractures, Cartilage / pathology
Fractures, Cartilage / surgery
Fractures, Cartilage / veterinary*
Horses / injuries*
Horses / surgery*
Lameness, Animal / surgery
Male