Data di Pubblicazione:
2008
Citazione:
A singular case of traumatic total hoof capsule avulsion / A. de Gresti di San Lorenzo, D.D. Zani, L. D'Arpe, M. Scandella. - In: EQUINE VETERINARY EDUCATION. - ISSN 0957-7734. - 20:8(2008 Aug), pp. 406-410.
Abstract:
Total, full thickness hoof wall avulsion is rare in horses.
Sometimes complications such as fracture of the distal
phalanx, osteomyelitis, septic arthritis and degenerative
joint disease have been reported. Limiting motion at the
affected site and hoof stabilisation are essential to
obtain a good hoof regeneration.
This case report reviews the clinical features including
diagnostic techniques (radiographic examination and
venography) of a Quarter Horse filly presented with a
complete and full-thickness traumatic hoof capsule
avulsion complicated by an open fracture of the third
phalanx. A transfixation casting technique was
performed followed after one month by 2 short limb
casts applied for 2 months each. Twenty-four months
after trauma the foot had completely regrown. The
dorsal aspect of the hoof wall appears to be remarkably
shorter compared to the heels. From a radiographic
viewpoint, the lateral aspect of the left hind foot shows
diffuse bone remodelling and a deformed distal phalanx
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
Exungulation; Gore-Tex; Hoof avulsion; Horse; Transcortical cast
Elenco autori:
A. de Gresti di San Lorenzo, D.D. Zani, L. D'Arpe, M. Scandella
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