1.Bilateral Polydactyly in a foal.
Bianca CARSTANJEN ; Marie ABITBOL ; Christophe DESBOIS
Journal of Veterinary Science 2007;8(2):201-203
The following case report describes the diagnosis and surgery of bilateral polydactyly of unknown origin in a colt. A 7-month-old Berber colt was referred for cosmetic and curative excision of supernumerary digits. Radiographic examination revealed bilateral polydactyly and welldeveloped first carpal bones. Surgery consisted of an osteotomy of both second metacarpal bones combined with an amputation of the supernumerary digits. The follow-up at 18 months after surgery revealed a sound horse with an excellent cosmetic outcome.
Animals
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Horse Diseases/radiography/*surgery
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Horses
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Male
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Osteotomy/veterinary
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Polydactyly/radiography/surgery/*veterinary
2.Autologous conditioned plasma as therapy of tendon and ligament lesions in seven horses.
Rindermann GEORG ; Cislakova MARIA ; Arndt GISELA ; Carstanjen BIANCA
Journal of Veterinary Science 2010;11(2):173-175
This case report describes the intralesional application of autologous conditioned plasma (ACP) in seven horses as treatment of severe tendinitis of the superficial digital flexor tendon, deep digital flexor tendon, or desmitis of the inferior check ligament. Follow-up data of the horses revealed a positive outcome in 10 to 13 months post injury. All horses treated with ACP were either performing in their previous work-load or were back in full training. Further studies with long-term follow-up will have to be performed to support these clinical intermediate-term observations.
Animals
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Blood Component Transfusion/*veterinary
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Female
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Horses/*injuries
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Ligaments/*injuries/pathology
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Male
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*Platelet-Rich Plasma
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Tendinopathy/pathology/therapy/*veterinary