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{"title":"Osteomyelitis of the lateral humeral epicondyle secondary to trauma in a Franches-Montagnes gelding","authors":"D. Blau-Huber,&nbsp;L. Geitzenauer,&nbsp;S. Montavon,&nbsp;E. Van der Vekens,&nbsp;C. Koch","doi":"10.1111/eve.70077","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70077","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Osteomyelitis secondary to trauma of the distolateral humerus is a rare diagnosis in horses. Although common in foals, mainly due to haematogenous spread, osteomyelitis is uncommon in adult horses and usually associated with traumatic injuries and infected wounds. This case report describes the diagnostic findings, treatment and outcome of a 4-year-old gelding with osteomyelitis of the lateral humeral epicondyle. The horse presented with acute lameness associated with marked swelling of the elbow region. Radiographs showed fragments in the region of the proximal lateral collateral ligament attachment of the elbow joint. Ultrasonography revealed a fistula and an abscess reaching the lateral humeral epicondyle with local periostitis as well as two avulsion fragments within the lateral collateral ligament. The intraoperative computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a focal osteolytic lesion within the lateral humeral metaphyseal medulla with adjacent periostitis, indicative of osteomyelitis of the distolateral humerus. The avulsion fragments were surgically removed, and the wound was debrided. Recurrent swelling of the region and sequestrum formation resolved without treatment. Inactive osseous changes were still visible radiographically upon re-examination 9 months later, but the gelding remained sound.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":11786,"journal":{"name":"Equine Veterinary Education","volume":"38 8","pages":"e472-e479"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148358054","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Balancer-assisted sling recovery of critical equine patients after general anaesthesia","authors":"J. Kuhlmann,&nbsp;C. Spadavecchia,&nbsp;C. Koch","doi":"10.1111/eve.70065","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70065","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;div&gt;\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Background&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Traditional sling-based systems to assist horses during recovery from general anaesthesia (GA) could be improved by adding a balancer to obtain a dynamic weight relief.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Objectives&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;To evaluate the applicability of a novel balancer-assisted sling system during recovery of horses after GA and to report initial experiences with high-risk clinical cases.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Study Design&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Pilot clinical trial and a case series.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Methods&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;The system and its clinical applicability were evaluated in a pilot study involving two healthy horses and subsequently applied in 17 recoveries of 16 high-risk clinical cases. Recovery quality was scored on a scale from 0 to 5 (0 = poor, 5 = perfect). System tolerability was subjectively assessed as good, moderate or poor, and the balancer system's effect on the overall success of recovery was categorised as positive, neutral or negative.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Results&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;In the pilot study, two test runs were sufficient to optimise integration into the existing infrastructure and to provide confidence for clinical applicability. In clinical high-risk cases, recovery quality scores varied (score 5, &lt;i&gt;n&lt;/i&gt; = 0; score 4, &lt;i&gt;n&lt;/i&gt; = 4; score 3, &lt;i&gt;n&lt;/i&gt; = 6; score 1, &lt;i&gt;n&lt;/i&gt; = 1 and score 0, &lt;i&gt;n&lt;/i&gt; = 6). One horse with a recovery score of 0 was euthanised due to implant failure sustained during recovery. Tolerability was good in seven cases, moderate in nine cases and poor in one case. The effect of the balancer for successful recovery was judged positive in five cases, neutral in nine cases and negative in three cases.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Main Limitations&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Low case number, subjective assessments, lack of a control group.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Conclusions&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;The sling-balancer system can be used in clinical practice to assist horses during anaesthetic recovery in selected cases. While some horses appeared to benefit from the assistance, others showed limited activity while supported (moderate tolerability), reducing their effectiveness or necessitating sling removal. Further clinical experience and improved criteria for patient selection are warran","PeriodicalId":11786,"journal":{"name":"Equine Veterinary Education","volume":"38 8","pages":"412-421"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/eve.70065","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148358077","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Long-term outcomes of gastric bypass surgery in two Lusitano foals: Contemporary evidence for surgical decision-making","authors":"P. Fernández Hernández,&nbsp;M. Valero González,&nbsp;F. Bulnes Jiménez,&nbsp;N. Venegas Chávez,&nbsp;B. Fuentes Romero,&nbsp;M. Iglesias García,&nbsp;J. Jiménez Fragoso,&nbsp;M. Martín Cuervo,&nbsp;L. J. Ezquerra Calvo","doi":"10.1111/eve.70086","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70086","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Gastric outflow obstruction (GOO) occasionally requires surgical intervention in foals when medical management fails. Current literature lacks consensus on several surgical decisions, with most comprehensive reports dating back over a decade. Critical aspects—including jejunal loop orientation and necessity of jejunojejunostomy—remain debated among surgeons. Long-term data regarding complications, growth and athletic performance are scarce. This case series documents the long-term outcomes of two Lusitano dressage foals that underwent bypass surgery, providing contemporary outcome data for specific surgical decisions where evidence remains limited. Two Lusitano foals underwent bypass procedures for GOO. Case 1: A 15-day-old orphan foal with pyloric stenosis underwent gastrojejunostomy without jejunojejunostomy, with jejunal loop oriented left-to-right. Six years post-operatively, the horse performs dressage competitively with normal growth and conformation. Case 2: A 12-h-old foal underwent gastroduodenostomy; nearly 3 years later, it continues without complications. This series contributes recent outcome data for specific surgical decisions in bypass procedures including early surgical intervention, gastrojejunostomy without jejunojejunostomy, and left-to-right anastomotic orientation. Both foals achieved favourable results. Left-to-right orientation gastrojejunostomy without jejunojejunostomy worked well. Importantly, extended follow-up documents absence of long-term complications, normal growth and athletic performance—critically needed information for surgical decision-making and owner communication regarding these uncommon, costly procedures.</p>","PeriodicalId":11786,"journal":{"name":"Equine Veterinary Education","volume":"38 8","pages":"e509-e515"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/eve.70086","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148358078","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Long-term outcome of horses undergoing surgical correction of wry nose (Campylorrhinus lateralis): A retrospective study","authors":"H. Vasco,&nbsp;A. C. Cerqueira de Melo Vasco,&nbsp;J. Schumacher,&nbsp;J. Easley","doi":"10.1111/eve.70101","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70101","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;div&gt;\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Background&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Campylorrhinus lateralis&lt;/i&gt;, or wry nose, is a rare congenital maxillofacial deformity of foals that can impair nursing, grazing, mastication, respiration and long-term welfare. Surgery to correct this deformity has been described, but published reports focus primarily on operative techniques and short-term outcomes and provide no information about long-term success from the owner's perspective.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Objectives&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;This study aimed to assess long-term outcomes of horses that have undergone surgical correction of wry nose by integrating surgeons' and owners' perspectives, focusing on functional outcome, cosmetic appearance, postoperative complications and perceived welfare.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Study design&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Retrospective study.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Methods&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Two web-based questionnaires were distributed to surgeons who performed surgery to correct wry nose and to the owners of horses that underwent this procedure. Surveys collected information about surgical technique, postoperative complications, functional outcomes and surgeon and owner satisfaction. Only horses with complete paired surgeon–owner responses were included (&lt;i&gt;n&lt;/i&gt; = 9). Data were analysed for descriptive statistics.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Results&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;All horses were reported by owners to have severe or very severe deviation of the premaxillae and impaired respiration prior to surgery. The most common postoperative complication reported was infection at the site where the transected nasal bones were stabilised with plates. Postoperatively, most horses exhibited normal breathing at rest and adequate respiratory capacity when exercising. All were able to graze and maintain body condition, and the majority (&lt;i&gt;n&lt;/i&gt; = 7) returned to their intended use. Owners and surgeons expressed a high satisfaction with the horse's cosmetic appearance. The owners perceived that the surgery improved the horse's welfare and was likely to increase its longevity.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Main limitations&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Small sample size may have limited the generalisability of this study.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Conclusions&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Surgery to correct wry nose can provide lasting functional and cosmetic benefits. Integrating the owners' and surgeons' perspectives offers valuable insights for deciding whether to have surgery perfor","PeriodicalId":11786,"journal":{"name":"Equine Veterinary Education","volume":"38 8","pages":"e558-e565"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148358305","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ultrasound diagnosis of interference between costovertebral joint injuries and the eighth cervical nerve","authors":"J.-M. Denoix,&nbsp;N. Crevier-Denoix","doi":"10.1111/eve.70062","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70062","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Equine cervicothoracobrachial syndrome (CTBS) has been shown as a cause of proximal forelimb lameness and dyskinesia in horses. Because of close anatomical relationships, arthropathies of the first costovertebral joint (CVJ1) may interfere with the ventral ramus of the eighth cervical nerve (C8N), the major root of the brachial plexus (BP).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To describe the ultrasonographic technique to image CVJ1 and C8N in field practice, to provide normal ultrasonographic images and present abnormalities seen in horses presenting a CTBS.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Study design</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The presentation is based on clinical cases referred for non-blockable lameness or athletic difficulties.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A regular 5–10 MHz macroconvex (curvilinear) ultrasound probe is used to examine CVBJ1 and CTJ1. After adequate preparation of the area, the forelimb is moved caudally to facilitate access to the two parts of the CVJ1: the costovertebral-body joint, CVBJ1 (between the costal head of the first rib—R1 and costal foveas of the C7 and T1 vertebral bodies), and the costotransverse joint, CTJ1 (between R1 costal tuberculum and T1 transverse process).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Abnormalities identified in clinical cases include arthropathy of CVBJ1 and fracture of the costal head interfering with the cranial fibres of C8N. CTJ1 conditions include peri-articular osteophytes, capsulitis, capsular enthesopathies and hypogenesis of R1 in contact with the caudal fibres of C8N or the BP itself.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Main limitations</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Deep bone lesions cannot be imaged with ultrasonography; interference between CTJ1 and the ventral ramus of the first thoracic spinal nerve are hidden by the first rib.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Ultrasonography is presently the only imaging technique providing detailed discrimination of the soft tissues including nerves in the cervicothoracic area. The procedure can be done in the field on the standing horse. It provides an essential contribution to the understanding and management of many unexplained lameness in horses.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":11786,"journal":{"name":"Equine Veterinary Education","volume":"38 8","pages":"e535-e543"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148358053","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Primary cardiac T-cell rich large B-cell lymphoma causing aortic stenosis with metastasis in a Warmblood","authors":"S. E. Talbot,&nbsp;F. Z. X. Lean,&nbsp;H. M. Martineau,&nbsp;B. Dunkel,&nbsp;J. Reed","doi":"10.1111/eve.70022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70022","url":null,"abstract":"<p>An 18-year-old Warmblood mare was presented to the Royal Veterinary College Equine Referral Hospital for investigation of progressive periocular and facial swelling, weight loss and tachycardia. Physical examination additionally identified bilateral pansystolic (grade 5/6 basilar left-sided, 2/6 right-sided), cardiac murmurs, submandibular lymph node enlargement and mucopurulent ocular and nasal discharge. Echocardiography identified heterogeneity and thickening of the cardiac valves and interventricular septum. Computed tomography revealed periocular soft tissue swelling but no convincing mass lesion. The mare was euthanised following deterioration in her cardiovascular status. Post-mortem examination revealed extensive infiltration of all cardiac valves (pulmonic, aortic, mitral and tricuspid), interventricular septum and pulmonary artery. This case report describes a primary cardiac T-cell rich B-cell lymphoma manifesting in aortic stenosis-induced forward failure, and highlights the importance of lymphoma as a differential for periocular swelling in the horse.</p>","PeriodicalId":11786,"journal":{"name":"Equine Veterinary Education","volume":"38 8","pages":"e488-e495"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/eve.70022","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148358304","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Obesity and pony breed are associated with plasma L-lactate in horses with acute gastrointestinal disease","authors":"A. L. Tillisch,&nbsp;C. Frørup,&nbsp;M. B. Petersen,&nbsp;S. Jacobsen,&nbsp;T. H. Pihl","doi":"10.1111/eve.70056","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70056","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Plasma L-lactate (lactate) is widely used as a prognostic marker in horses with acute gastrointestinal disease (colic), but association with obesity is unclear. In humans, plasma lactate is correlated with obesity and insulin resistance.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study aims to evaluate the association of obesity (body condition score ≥7/9) and equine type (horse vs. pony) with lactate concentrations in equines presenting with colic.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Study design</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A prospective observational cross-sectional study.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The study included 190 equines (74 ponies, 116 horses) admitted with colic at a referral hospital. Multivariable linear regression was used to assess the associations of body condition type (obese vs. lean), equine type (pony vs. horse), lesion type (simple obstruction vs. severe intestinal disease) and circulatory status (compromised vs. not) with lactate concentrations.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The overall prevalence of obesity was 27.3%, and higher in ponies (44.6%) than horses (16.4%). The final model included body condition, equine type, lesion type, circulatory status and interaction terms between equid type and body condition type and lesion type and circulatory state. The model predicted an obese pony with a simple obstruction without circulatory compromise to have a plasma lactate of 5.8 mmol/L. The prediction for a lean horse with a severe intestinal disease and circulatory compromise is 6.94 mmol/L.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Main limitations</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Limited number of obese horses and lean ponies in the study.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Obesity and breed are associated with lactate concentration in horses with colic. Lactate concentrations were higher in ponies than in horses with colic of similar severity and particularly elevated in obese ponies. This increase is clinically relevant when using lactate for decision-making in acute abdominal disease.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":11786,"journal":{"name":"Equine Veterinary Education","volume":"38 8","pages":"e516-e522"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/eve.70056","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148358184","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Coxofemoral instability in equids caused by Ligamentum capitis ossis femoris disruption: The key role of clinical findings and ultrasonography","authors":"F. Geburek","doi":"10.1111/eve.70072","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70072","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;The ligament of the head of the femur (&lt;i&gt;Ligamentum capitis ossis femoris&lt;/i&gt;, LCOF) is reinforced by the accessory ligament (&lt;i&gt;Ligamentum accessorium&lt;/i&gt;, LA), a strong band detached from the symphyseal tendon, passing through the acetabular notch dorsal to the transverse acetabular ligament which spans this notch. The LA ends caudal to the LCOF in the notch on the femoral head. Interestingly, the LA is not found in other domestic animals than equids (Nickel et al., &lt;span&gt;1992&lt;/span&gt;). The horse in the case report by Burdette et al. (&lt;span&gt;2025&lt;/span&gt;) showed a complete disruption of the ligamentous structures attached to the femoral head including the LA during post-mortem examination. As in previous reports (Sauer et al., &lt;span&gt;2025&lt;/span&gt;), the combined LCOF and LA have been collectively referred to as ‘LCOF’. This ligamentous complex, hereafter addressed as LCOF-LA, is relatively short, which complicates preservation of potentially intact fibres during &lt;i&gt;post-mortem&lt;/i&gt; preparation of an equine coxofemoral joint (CFJ) with incomplete disruption of these ligaments.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In the case report by Burdette et al. (&lt;span&gt;2025&lt;/span&gt;), the ‘sidewinder gait’ was observed approximately 3 weeks after onset of an acute lameness after rolling, raising the general question of mechanisms leading to LCOF-LA disruption. Purely traumatic ruptures causing complete coxofemoral luxations have been associated with falls, catching of the limb and anaesthetic recovery (Brenner &amp; Whitcomb, &lt;span&gt;2009&lt;/span&gt;). Exaggerated attempts to rise after rolling may be associated with forced adduction or abduction of the limb combined with inward or outward rotation generating substantial tensile and shear forces on the LCOF-LA, amplified by the long equine limb lever arm. Compared with humans, the short femoral neck in adult horses usually resists these forces rendering intra-articular ligaments and the acetabular rim more susceptible to injury (Brenner &amp; Whitcomb, &lt;span&gt;2009&lt;/span&gt;). Nevertheless, complete (type I) or partial (type II) ruptures of the LCOF have been categorised in humans after major and minor trauma, respectively (Gray &amp; Villar, &lt;span&gt;1997&lt;/span&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Depending on the magnitude and direction of the traumatic forces and other factors (a) incomplete dislocation (subluxation) of the femur from the acetabulum like in the current case or (b) complete dislocation (luxation) may occur which should be considered as distinct entities (Brenner &amp; Whitcomb, &lt;span&gt;2009&lt;/span&gt;). Acute or chronic disruption of the LCOF may cause CFJ ‘microinstability’ in humans (Cerezal et al., &lt;span&gt;2012&lt;/span&gt;) and does not necessarily lead to complete luxation, although it has to be considered as a potential precursor stage: The CFJ is a ‘ball and socket’ joint, but immediate exarticulation is prevented even after disruption of the LCOF-LA as the acetabulum is deepened by an incomplete ring of fibrocartilage, the acetabular lip (&lt;i&gt;Labrum acetabulare&lt;/i&gt;) which ","PeriodicalId":11786,"journal":{"name":"Equine Veterinary Education","volume":"38 8","pages":"406-409"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/eve.70072","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148358114","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Surgical fixation of proximal splint bone fractures in horses using a 3.5-mm LCP: A case series","authors":"E.-M. Kruse,&nbsp;S. Tettke,&nbsp;A. Noguera Cender","doi":"10.1111/eve.70088","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70088","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Proximal fractures of the small metacarpal/metatarsal bones (splint bones) in horses are less frequent but clinically challenging due to their close association with adjacent joints, ligamentous attachments and the suspensory apparatus. These fractures are frequently comminuted, may involve open wounds and are associated with a risk of joint instability, chronic lameness and poor athletic outcome. Several treatment options have been described.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To describe the surgical technique and clinical outcome of horses with proximal splint bone fractures treated using a 3.5-mm narrow locking compression plate (LCP).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Study Design</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Retrospective case series.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Medical records of horses undergoing internal fixation of proximal splint bone fractures using a 3.5-mm narrow LCP were reviewed. Data collected included signalment, fracture configuration, imaging findings, surgical technique, postoperative management, complications and short- as well as long-term outcome. Outcome was assessed through clinical re-examination at the clinic and follow-up communication with owners and referring veterinarians.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Seven horses with proximal lateral splint bone fractures were included. Four fractures were open at presentation. Stable fracture fixation was achieved in all cases. No major intra-operative or early postoperative complications occurred. All horses returned to their intended level of activity within 4–18 months (median 9 months). Implant removal was required in two horses due to persistent lameness, which resolved following additional surgical intervention.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Main Limitations</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The retrospective nature of the study; low case number, no direct comparison with other treatment modalities like conservative versus surgical or between surgical options.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The use of a 3.5-mm narrow LCP plate provides a stable fracture fixation for proximal splint bone fractures with no major complications observed, even in open fractures and allowed a return to full function for the cases included in this study.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":11786,"journal":{"name":"Equine Veterinary Education","volume":"38 8","pages":"e550-e557"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148358147","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An unusual presentation of osteochondrosis in the elbows and tarsi of a Friesian colt","authors":"A. Torrent-Crosa,&nbsp;A. Merchán-Muñoz,&nbsp;C. Co,&nbsp;E. Borkowski","doi":"10.1111/eve.70058","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.70058","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This case report describes the clinical, diagnostic imaging results and post-mortem findings in a foal that underwent reassessment following surgical management of angular limb deformities (ALD) and acute onset of gait abnormalities. Upon presentation, the foal showed an abnormal stiff gait characterised by bilateral medial limb collapse during the stance phase. Severe bilateral effusion was observed in the elbow joints, along with firm, raised and marked deformation in the caudal tarsal region near the calcaneus. Radiographs revealed severe osteochondral lesions in both elbows and tarsi. Ultrasonographic examination of the elbow joints showed mildly echogenic, cellular, grainy effusion, which was confirmed as haemorrhage through arthrocentesis. Additionally, ultrasonography of the tarsi revealed moderate soft tissue swelling and bone callus formation surrounding the calcaneal lesions identified on radiographs. Osteochondral necrosis in this colt progressed to severe osteochondrosis dissecans (OCD) in the elbow joints and bilateral Salter-Harris (SH) type II fractures of the calcanei in both tarsi. Given the severity of these findings and the poor prognosis, euthanasia was elected.</p>","PeriodicalId":11786,"journal":{"name":"Equine Veterinary Education","volume":"38 8","pages":"e464-e471"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/eve.70058","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148358060","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}