The objective was to measure 3D rotations of the distal (DIP) and proximal (PIP) interphalangeal joints at walk and trot...
Keywords: Kinematics, joint angles, coffin joint, pastern joint, horse
01/2007 | Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology, SchattauerThe purpose of this study was to compare sonographic and tenoscopic findings with the purpose of establishing the accuracy and limitations of ultrasonography as a non-invasive diagnostic modality in evaluating the DFTS and its enclosed tendons...
Keywords: horse, digital flexor tendon, digital flexor tendon sheath, annular ligament, tenoscopy, ultrasonography
11/2005 | Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology, SchattauerTwo horses with lameness due to talocalcaneal osteoarthritis that failed to respond to conservative management were treated by talocalcaneal arthrodesis using cortex screws placed in lag fashion...
Keywords: Osteoarthritis, talocalcaneal joint, arthrodesis, horse
00/0000 | Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology, SchattauerBone mineral density (BMD) is correlated to mechanical properties of bone. In the horse, dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) has yet only been performed ex-vivo, but a new portable DXA device would be ideal for in-vivo BMD measurement...
Keywords: DXA, accuracy, precision, horse, in-vivo
00/0000 | Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology, SchattauerA 14-month-old male Quarter horse was presented for evaluation of a grade 3 out of 5 (grade 0=sound; grade 5=non-weight bearing) right rear lameness...
Keywords: horse, tumour, Fibrosarcoma
05/2005 | Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology, SchattauerHyaluronate (HA) was administered by intra-articular injection to a 13-year-old Haflinger mare for treatment of metacarpophalangeal osteoarthritis...
Keywords: horse, SAIR, joint, arthritis, hyaluronate
04/2006 | Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Schattauer