Minimally invasive desmotomy of the accessory ligament of the deep digital flexor tendon in horses

作者：Tnibar A^*; Christophersen M T; Lindegaard C

来源：Equine Veterinary Education, 2010, 22(3): 141-145.

DOI：10.1111/j.2042-3292.2010.00032.x

• horse
• surgery
• minimally invasive
• desmotomy
• ultrasound

P>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.

• 出版日期2010-3-10