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A method for intervertebral space distraction before stabilization combined with complete ventral slot for treatment of disc-associated wobbler syndrome in dogs.

Shamir MH, Chai O, Loeb E.
Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. shamir@agri.huji.ac.il

Vet Surg. 2008 Feb;37(2):186-92.

1H NMR investigation of normal and osteoarthritic synovial fluid in the horse

L. Lacitignola, F. P. Fanizzi, E. Francioso, A. Crovace

Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2008 21 1: 85-88.

Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H NMR) has been successfully used in the study of many biological fluids. The data presented here report on the metabolic profiles of normal equine synovial fluids compared with osteoarthritic (OA) fluids.

Comparison of radiofrequency treatment and mechanical debridement of fibrillated cartilage in an equine model

R. B. Edwards, Y. Lu, B. J. Cole, P. Muir, M. D. Markel

Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2008 21 1: 41-48

Fracture configurations of the equine radius and tibia after a simulated kick

A. E. Fürst, S. Oswald, S. Jäggin, G. Piskoty, S. Michel, J. A. Auer

Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2008 21 1: 49-58

The objective of this postmortem study was to determine the fracture configurations of the equine radius and tibia after a simulated kick. Fracture configurations of 35 radii and 36 tibiae from 19 adult horses were evaluated after a simulated kick in an experimental exvivo study.

Effectiveness of administration of phenylbutazone alone or concurrent administration of phenylbutazone and flunixin meglumine to alleviate lameness in horses

Kevin G. Keegan, DVM, MS, Nat T. Messer, DVM, Shannon K. Reed, DVM, David A. Wilson, DVM, MS, Joanne Kramer, DVM

Am J Vet Res 2008; 69:167–173

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of administering multiple doses of phenylbutazone alone or a combination of phenylbutazone and flunixin meglumine to alleviate lameness in horses.

Animals: 29 adult horses with naturally occurring forelimb and hind limb lameness.

Short Incomplete Sagittal Fractures of the Proximal Phalanx in Ten Horses Not Used for Racing

JAN M. KUEMMERLE, Dr. Med. Vet., JÖRG A. AUER, Prof. Med. Vet., Diplomate ACVS & ECVS, NATHALIE RADEMACHER, Dr. Med. Vet., Dipl. ECVDI, CHRISTOPH J. LISCHER, Prof. Med. Vet., Diplomate ECVS, REGULA BETTSCHART-WOLFENSBERGER, PhD, Prof. Med. Vet., and ANTON E. FÜRST, Dr. Med. Vet., Diplomate ECVS

Veterinary Surgery 37:193–200, 2008

A Technique for Internal Fixation of Scapulohumeral Luxation Using Scapulohumeral Tension Sutures in Three Alpacas and One Miniature Steer

ASHLEE E. WATTS, DVM, LISA A. FORTIER, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVS, ALAN J. NIXON, BVSC, MS, Diplomate ACVS and NORM G. DUCHARME, DVM, Diplomate ACVS

Veterinary Surgery 37:161–165, 2008

Objective: To report a technique for open reduction and internal fixation of scapulohumeral joint luxation in large animals, and outcome.

Study Design: Clinical case reports.

Animals: Mature alpacas (n=3) and immature miniature steer (1).

Autologous platelet concentrates as a treatment for musculoskeletal lesions in five horses

D. Argüelles, DVM, J. U. Carmona, MVZ, MSc, F. Climent, DVM, E. Muñoz, DVM and M. Prades, DVM, PhD, DipACVS, DipECVS

The Veterinary Record 162:208-211 (2008)

Two horses with acute tendinopathy of a superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) and three horses with chronic proximal desmitis of the suspensory ligament (PDSL) were treated by injecting autologous concentrates of their platelets into the lesions. The lesions were monitored ultrasonographically and clinically.

Fractures of the cervical vertebral odontoid in four horses and one pony

N. J. Vos, DVM , P. J. Pollock, BVMS, DipECVS, M. Harty, MVB, T. Brennan, MVB, S. de Blaauw, DVM and H. McAllister, MVB, DVM, PhD, DipECVDI

The Veterinary Record 162:116-119 (2008)

Four horses and one pony, ranging in age from one to 11 years, were diagnosed with two different types of odontoid peg fractures. Their clinical signs included reluctance to move the neck and head, dullness, and abnormalities of gait.