TY - JOUR
T1 - Magnetic resonance imaging findings of desmopathy of the collateral ligaments of the equine distal interphalangeal joint
AU - Gutierrez-Nibeyro, Santiago D.
AU - White, Nathaniel A.
AU - Werpy, Natasha M.
AU - Tyrrell, Laurie
AU - Allen, Kent A.
AU - Sullins, Kenneth E.
AU - Mitchell, Richard D.
PY - 2009/1
Y1 - 2009/1
N2 - We report the use of a low-field magnetic resonance (MR) imaging system for the detection of desmopathy of the collateral ligament of the distal interphalangeal joint and the long-term outcome. Twenty horses were studied and their medical records and MR images were reviewed retrospectively. Long-term follow-up information was obtained by telephonic questionnaires of owners, trainers, or referring veterinarians. Desmopathy of the medial collateral ligament (80%) and enthesopathy of the affected collateral ligament (80%) were common MR imaging features. Treatment consisted of stall rest followed by a rehabilitation period. Additional treatments included shoeing, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, application of a half limb or foot cast, and medication of the distal interphalangeal joint. Twelve (60%) horses returned to their previous level of exercise and maintained their previous level, whereas eight horses had a poor outcome. Low-field MR imaging in the standing patient can be used to detect collateral ligament desmopathy of the distal interphalangeal joint without a need for general anesthesia.
AB - We report the use of a low-field magnetic resonance (MR) imaging system for the detection of desmopathy of the collateral ligament of the distal interphalangeal joint and the long-term outcome. Twenty horses were studied and their medical records and MR images were reviewed retrospectively. Long-term follow-up information was obtained by telephonic questionnaires of owners, trainers, or referring veterinarians. Desmopathy of the medial collateral ligament (80%) and enthesopathy of the affected collateral ligament (80%) were common MR imaging features. Treatment consisted of stall rest followed by a rehabilitation period. Additional treatments included shoeing, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, application of a half limb or foot cast, and medication of the distal interphalangeal joint. Twelve (60%) horses returned to their previous level of exercise and maintained their previous level, whereas eight horses had a poor outcome. Low-field MR imaging in the standing patient can be used to detect collateral ligament desmopathy of the distal interphalangeal joint without a need for general anesthesia.
KW - Collateral ligaments
KW - Desmopathy
KW - Distal interphalangeal joint
KW - Equine
KW - Long-term outcome
KW - Low-field magnetic resonance imaging
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U2 - 10.1111/j.1740-8261.2008.01485.x
DO - 10.1111/j.1740-8261.2008.01485.x
M3 - Article
C2 - 19101851
AN - SCOPUS:58049134612
SN - 1058-8183
VL - 50
SP - 21
EP - 31
JO - Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound
JF - Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound
IS - 1
ER -