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Frontiers in veterinary science2017; 4; 169; doi: 10.3389/fvets.2017.00169

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

Abstract: Navicular bursa (NB) 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 NB 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 NB 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 NB centesis in certain cases.
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Publication Date: 2017-10-16 PubMed ID: 29085826PubMed Central: PMC5650637DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2017.00169Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research article presents a unique case of a horse experiencing an injury to its deep digital flexor tendon likely caused by a common diagnostic procedure, known as Navicular bursa (NB) centesis. The authors suggest that this rare event should prompt consideration for alternative techniques that spare the tendon.

Introduction

  • The paper discusses a unique case where Navicular bursa (NB) centesis, which is a commonly conducted diagnostic and therapeutic procedure in veterinary medicine dealing with horses, led to a rare complication.
  • Centesis of the NB is done as part of diagnosis and treatment processes in equine practice.

Case Presentation

  • In this specific case, a horse developed a deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT) injury, post-NB centesis.
  • The centesis was performed using a modified distal plantar approach, which involved placing two needles in a weight-bearing position.

Findings and Observations

  • The authors document the clinical, diagnostic imaging and histological findings in the horse.
  • Though it is impossible to prove with absolute certainty, it was proposed that the NB centesis likely led to the DDFT injury in the horse.
  • This hypothesis is supported by the fact that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was done both pre- and post-NB centesis. The imaging likely helped the authors track and trace the origin of the DDFT injury back to the NB centesis procedure.

Implications and Recommendations

  • The report concludes that while the complication is rare, it should prompt veterinary professionals to consider alternative injection techniques that spare the tendon when performing NB centesis in certain situations.
  • This case serves as a reminder of the potential risks involved in commonly performed veterinary procedures and encourages a cautious approach.

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Froydenlund TJ, Meehan LJ, Morrison LR, Labens R. (2017). A Rare Case of Deep Digital Flexor Tendinopathy following Centesis of the Navicular Bursa. Front Vet Sci, 4, 169. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2017.00169

Publication

Frontiers in veterinary science
ISSN: 2297-1769
NlmUniqueID: 101666658
Country: Switzerland
Language: English
Volume: 4
Pages: 169
PII: 169

Researcher Affiliations

Froydenlund, Tim J
  • Fyrnwy Equine Group, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom.
Meehan, Lucinda J
  • Diagnostic Imaging, School of Veterinary Sciences, University of Bristol, Langford, United Kingdom.
Morrison, Linda R
  • Easter Bush Pathology, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, The Roslin Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom.
Labens, Raphael
  • Faculty of Science, School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia.

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Citations

This article has been cited 1 times.
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