Spontaneous bilateral ankylosis of the carpometacarpal joint in a Paint Horse |
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| Authors: | M Oosterlinck F Pille F Gasthuys J H Saunders |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Surgery and Anaesthesiology of Domestic Animals, Ghent University, Salisburylaan 133, B‐9820 Merelbeke, Belgium.;2. Department of Medical Imaging of Domestic Animals, Ghent University, Salisburylaan 133, B‐9820 Merelbeke, Belgium. |
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| Abstract: | An 8‐year‐old Paint Horse gelding was evaluated for a persistent left forelimb lameness (grade 4/5), with a hard swelling at the dorsomedial aspect of the carpometacarpal joint, due to osteoarthritis. Previous systemic and local anti‐inflammatory therapy had only a temporary effect. Partial carpal arthrodesis was suggested, but the owner elected for conservative treatment. The horse was confined to a small paddock and received phytotherapeutic supplementation with Harpagophytum procumbens. The lameness gradually resolved but a similar hard swelling developed on the right carpus. Radiographic follow‐up 1.5 years later revealed a spontaneous bilateral ankylosis of the carpometacarpal joint. |
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| Keywords: | horse ankylosis carpometacarpal joint horse osteoarthritis |
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