Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Osteochondroma on the cranial aspect of the distal radial metaphysis causing tenosynovitis of the extensor carpi radialis tendon sheath in a horse.
- Journal:
- Australian veterinary journal
- Year:
- 2017
- Authors:
- Russell, J W et al.
- Affiliation:
- Fethard Equine Hospital
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old male Thoroughbred horse was brought in because he was limping badly on his right front leg and had swelling around a tendon in that area. X-rays and ultrasound showed a growth called an osteochondroma, which is a type of bone tumor, pressing on the tendon sheath. The veterinarians performed surgery to remove the tumor and some extra tissue around the tendon. Six months later, the horse had fully recovered and was able to race successfully again.
Abstract
CASE REPORT: A 3-year-old Thoroughbred gelding was presented with a grade 3/5 lameness of the right forelimb and effusion of the extensor carpi radialis tendon sheath (ECRTS). Radiographic and ultrasonographic examinations revealed an osteochondroma on the cranial aspect of the distal radius projecting into the fibrous lining of the ECRTS. An open surgical approach was used to remove the osteochondroma and some of the proliferative synovial tissue. CONCLUSION: Six months after surgery the clinical signs had resolved and the horse raced successfully.
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