Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Tenoscopy of the navicular bursa: a new therapeutic approach for horses affected by "palmar pain syndrome." Endoscopic technique review and personal experiences.
- Journal:
- Veterinary research communications
- Year:
- 2010
- Authors:
- Scandella, M et al.
- Affiliation:
- Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche Veterinarie · Italy
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A new treatment called tenoscopy of the navicular bursa has been developed for horses suffering from palmar foot pain syndrome, which causes pain in the front feet. This technique uses a small camera to look inside the foot and can help both diagnose and treat the problem. In a study, researchers looked at the anatomy of horse limbs and then treated a 14-year-old Argentine mare with this method. They gathered information from MRI scans and the endoscopic procedure, and they followed up on her condition for six months. The results from this treatment were promising, suggesting it could be effective for managing this type of pain in horses.
Abstract
Tenoscopy of the navicular bursa has been recently introduced as a diagnostic and therapeutic treatment in cases of palmar foot pain syndrome. A deep digital flexor tendon transthecal approach was suggested in 1999, and the endoscopic technique has been reviewed. Smith and coworkers have recently reported good and promising results. An anatomic cadaver limb study was performed, and the endoscopic technique was evaluated. Subsequently, a 14-year-old Argentine mare, affected by palmar foot pain syndrome, was treated. Clinical data, MRI and endoscopic findings, and a 6-month follow-up evaluation are reported.
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