Abstract | REASONS FOR PERFORMING STUDY: OBJECTIVES: METHODS: As a retrospective case series, the medical records (2006-2012) of clinical cases diagnosed with proximal interphalangeal joint osteoarthritis treated with intra-articular ethyl alcohol injections were reviewed. Cases with follow-up of at least 6 months were included. Technique and outcome were determined. Evaluation of outcome was assessed using return to previous performance or intended use and owner satisfaction as the indicators of success. Soundness and level of work are also reported. RESULTS: Thirty-four horses were included in the study. At the time of follow-up, 17 horses (50%) were sound, while 13 horses (38%) were improved but not sound. One horse's lameness was unchanged, and 3 horses were lost to follow-up. The median time until horses became sound or returned to work was 8 months. Six horses had complications, 4 of which were mild and transient. CONCLUSIONS AND POTENTIAL RELEVANCE: The use of intra-articular ethyl alcohol in the proximal interphalangeal joint in horses affected by osteoarthritis appears to be a viable method for facilitated ankylosis if surgical management is not an option.
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Authors | S Caston, S McClure, J Beug, K Kersh, E Reinertson, C Wang |
Journal | Equine veterinary journal
(Equine Vet J)
Vol. 45
Issue 4
Pg. 442-7
(Jul 2013)
ISSN: 2042-3306 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 23253080
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Copyright | © 2012 EVJ Ltd. |
Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Animals
- Ankylosis
(chemically induced, veterinary)
- Ethanol
(administration & dosage, pharmacology)
- Horse Diseases
(therapy)
- Horses
- Injections, Intra-Articular
- Osteoarthritis
(drug therapy, veterinary)
- Retrospective Studies
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