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Veterinary surgery : VS2005; 33(6); 588-596; doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2004.04096.x

Autologous osteochondral grafting (mosaic arthroplasty) for treatment of subchondral cystic lesions in the equine stifle and fetlock joints.

Abstract: To describe treatment of equine subchondral bone cysts (SBCs) by reconstruction of the articular surface with osteochondral grafts. Methods: Case series of horses with SBCs unresponsive to conservative therapy. Methods: Eleven horses (1-12 years). Methods: SBCs were identified in 4 locations: medial femoral condyle (5 horses), lateral femoral condyle (1), distal epiphysis of the metacarpus (4), or metatarsus (1). Osteochondral autograft transplantation (mosaic arthroplasty) was performed, taking grafts from the abaxial border of the medial femoral trochlea of the unaffected limb. Graft implantation was achieved through a small arthrotomy or by arthroscopy depending on SBC location. Results: All horses improved postoperatively; 10 horses had successful outcomes with radiographic evidence of successful graft incorporation and 7 returned to a previous or higher activity level. On follow-up arthroscopy (5 horses) there was successful reconstitution of a functional gliding surface. One horse had delayed incorporation of a graft because of a technical error but became sound. One horse had recurrence after 4 years of work and soundness. One stallion was used for breeding and light riding because of medial meniscal injuries on the same limb. Conclusions: Implantation of osteochondral grafts should be considered for SBC when conservative management has not improved lameness and there is a risk of further joint injury and degeneration. Conclusions: Mosaic arthroplasty should be considered for treatment of subchondral bone cysts of the femoral condyle and distal articular surface of the metacarpus/tarsus in horses that are refractory to non-surgical management.
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Publication Date: 2005-01-22 PubMed ID: 15659013DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2004.04096.xGoogle Scholar: Lookup
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This study investigates the use of osteochondral grafting (also known as mosaic arthroplasty) as a treatment for horses with subchondral bone cysts (SBCs) that don’t respond to conservative treatments. The results demonstrate that all horses improved after the procedure, with most showing successful outcomes and being able to return to their previous or higher activity levels.

Objective of the Study

  • The goal of this research was to evaluate the effectiveness of osteochondral autograft transplantation (also known as mosaic arthroplasty) as a treatment method for horses suffering from subchondral bone cysts (SBCs) that have not responded to conservative therapy.

Research Method

  • The research is a case series involving eleven horses, aged between 1 to 12 years, with identified SBCs at various body locations.
  • The researchers took grafts from the healthy limbs of the affected horses and then performed mosaic arthroplasty.
  • Graft implantation was accomplished either through a small arthrotomy or by arthroscopy, depending on the location of the SBC.

Findings of the Study

  • All horses showed improvement after the surgical procedure. In ten horses, radiographs confirmed successful graft integration. Seven out of eleven horses were able to return to their prior or higher activity levels, indicating successful treatment.
  • Despite one horse having delayed graft incorporation due to a technical error during surgery, it eventually became sound.
  • One horse showed recurrence after four years of work and soundness, suggesting that while the procedure can be successful, there may be cases of relapse.
  • One stallion was used for breeding and light riding due to injuries to the medial meniscus on the same limb.

Conclusions

  • Osteochondral grafting should be considered in horses afflicted with SBCs when conservative treatments fail to resolve the issue and there is a risk of further injury and degeneration of the joint.
  • The research also proposes that mosaic arthroplasty can be a feasible treatment for SBCs of the femoral condyle and the distal articular surface of the metacarpus/tarsus in horses that do not respond to non-surgical management.

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Bodo G, Hangody L, Modis L, Hurtig M. (2005). Autologous osteochondral grafting (mosaic arthroplasty) for treatment of subchondral cystic lesions in the equine stifle and fetlock joints. Vet Surg, 33(6), 588-596. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-950X.2004.04096.x

Publication

Veterinary surgery : VS
ISSN: 0161-3499
NlmUniqueID: 8113214
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 33
Issue: 6
Pages: 588-596

Researcher Affiliations

Bodo, Gabor
  • Large Animal Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Szent Istvan University, Budapest, Hungary.
Hangody, Laszlo
    Modis, Laszlo
      Hurtig, Mark

        MeSH Terms

        • Animals
        • Arthroplasty / veterinary
        • Bone Cysts / surgery
        • Bone Cysts / veterinary
        • Bone Transplantation / veterinary
        • Cartilage, Articular / transplantation
        • Femur / surgery
        • Graft Survival
        • Horse Diseases / diagnostic imaging
        • Horse Diseases / pathology
        • Horse Diseases / surgery
        • Horses
        • Metacarpus / surgery
        • Metatarsus / surgery
        • Radiography
        • Stifle / surgery

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