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.
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 language | English |
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Article number | 303761 |
Pages (from-to) | 169 |
Journal | Frontiers in Veterinary Science |
Volume | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 16 Oct 2017 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- horse
- navicular bursa
- centesis
- deep digital flexor tendinopathy
- foot