A Rare Case of Deep Digital Flexor Tendinopathy Following Centesis of the Navicular Bursa

Timothy Froydenlund (Lead Author), Lucinda Meehan, Linda Morrison, Raphael Labens

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Abstract

Navicular bursa centesis is a common diagnostic and therapeutic procedure in equine practice. This case report documents the
clinical, diagnostic imaging and histological findings in a horse with a suspected iatrogenic deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT) injury
following centesis of the navicular bursa via a modified distal plantar approach (placement of two needles in a weight bearing
position). Although it cannot be proven with absolute certainty, the authors believe that this is the first reported case where
navicular bursa centesis is the likely cause of a DDFT lesion, and with magnetic resonance imaging performed both pre- and
post-centesis. With this potential, though rare, complication of the procedure, alternative tendon sparing injection techniques
should be considered prior to navicular bursa centesis in certain cases.
Original languageEnglish
Article number303761
Pages (from-to)169
JournalFrontiers in Veterinary Science
Volume4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 16 Oct 2017

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

  • horse
  • navicular bursa
  • centesis
  • deep digital flexor tendinopathy
  • foot

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