Fracture of the medial intercondylar eminence of the tibia in horses treated by arthroscopic fragment removal (21 horses).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fractures of the medial intercondylar eminence of the tibia (MICET) are scarcely reported in horses.

Objectives

To report the clinical and diagnostic findings, surgical treatment and outcome in a series of horses presented with MICET fracture and treated with arthroscopic fragment removal.

Study design

Multicentre retrospective case series.

Methods

Case records of horses diagnosed with MICET fractures that had undergone surgical treatment were reviewed. Follow-up information was obtained from re-examination visits and/or owners.

Results

Twenty-one cases were identified at 9 equine hospitals between 2004 and 2016. A history of trauma and acute onset of lameness was reported in 12 horses. All cases underwent fracture removal via arthroscopy of t

SUBMITTER: Rubio-Martinez LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5724496 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature