Minimally invasive desmotomy of the accessory ligament of the deep digital flexor tendon in horses |
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Authors: | A. Tnibar M. T. Christophersen C. Lindegaard |
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Affiliation: | Department of Large Animal Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. |
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Abstract: | This retrospective study describes ultrasound guided desmotomy of the accessory ligament of the deep digital flexor tendon in 35 cases, and a modification of this procedure using an adapted surgical instrument. The procedure was successful in 97% of cases. Wound healing was excellent in all except 4 cases. Corrective shoeing prior to surgery contributes to success. The procedure can be performed on the standing horse and offers the advantages of minimally invasive surgery which include: reduced incision length, reduced morbidity and improved cosmetic outcome. The adapted surgical instrument can be an alternative to isolate the ligament under ultrasound guidance. |
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Keywords: | horse surgery minimally invasive desmotomy ultrasound |
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