Arthroscopic removal of palmar intermediate carpal bone fracture fragments in four horses using a transthecal approach through the carpal flexor tendon sheath.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To describe the removal of palmar intermediate carpal bone (ICB) fracture fragments using a transthecal approach through the carpal flexor tendon sheath.

Study design

Case series.

Animals

Four horses with fractures of the palmar aspect of the ICB.

Methods

Two horses were injured when falling and two during recovery from general anesthesia. Three horses underwent MRI to supplement conventional imaging. Three horses had concurrent fractures of the radial and/or accessory carpal bones. Conventional proximolateral carpal sheath arthroscope and instrument portals were used, supplemented with a medial instrument portal through the carpal flexor retinaculum to access the palmar carpal ligament. Optimized dissection through the latter was facilitated by needl

SUBMITTER: Hewitt-Dedman CL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9544275 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature