Catastrophic complication following injection and extracorporeal shock wave therapy of a medial femoral condyle subchondral cystic lesion in a 14 year old Arabian mare
Journal Title: Open Veterinary Journal - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 2
Abstract
This report describes fibrous cyst lining injection and extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) of a medial femoral condyle (MFC) subchondral cystic lesion (SCL) resulting in catastrophic MFC fracture in an Arabian mare. The mare was presented for evaluation of a severe hind limb lameness of approximately 4 months duration. On presentation, a non-weight bearing lameness of the left hind limb with severe effusion and soft tissue swelling of the stifle region was noted. Radiographic evaluation of the stifle revealed a large SCL of the MFC with associated osteoarthritis. Arthroscopic guided intra-lesional injection of the SCL with corticosteroids and autologous bone marrow concentrate was performed followed by ESWT of the MFC. The mare was discharged walking comfortably 48-hours postoperatively. An acute increase in lameness was noted 14 days post-operatively. Imaging revealed catastrophic fracture of the left MFC. Possible mechanisms leading to failure of the MFC secondary to the described treatment are discussed.
Authors and Affiliations
Darla K. Moser| Desert Pines Equine Medical and Surgical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Mike J. Schoonover| Oklahoma State University, Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Stillwater Oklahoma, USA, Kate M. Sippel| Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, Houston, Texas, USA, Alix M. Dieterly| Oklahoma State University, Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Stillwater Oklahoma, USA, Jerry W. Ritchey| Oklahoma State University, Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Stillwater Oklahoma, USA, Corey R. Wall| Oklahoma State University, Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Stillwater Oklahoma, USA
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