Bilateral coxofemoral dysplasia in a Mangalarga Marchador foal.
Abstract: Coxofemoral dysplasia is a condition characterized by the abnormal development and flattening of the femoral head and deformities in the acetabulum, leading to joint instability. Although described in various animal species, it is uncommon and rarely reported in horses. This article presents a case of incapacitating coxofemoral dysplasia diagnosed in a four-month-old foal Mangalarga Marchador, which exhibited lameness in the hind limbs, thoracolumbar kyphosis, gluteal muscle atrophy, and pronounced sensitivity during pelvic limb flexion. The clinical diagnosis indicative of bilateral coxofemoral dysplasia was confirmed through post-mortem examination. This case report highlights the importance of awareness and monitoring for early detection of coxofemoral dysplasia in foals.
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Publication Date: 2024-12-04 PubMed ID: 39643144DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2024.105253Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research article presents a unique case of coxofemoral dysplasia diagnosed in a four-month-old Mangalarga Marchador foal. Rarely reported in horses, this condition affects the development of the hip joint, and early detection is essential for treatment and management.
Background on Coxofemoral Dysplasia
- The research first provides context into coxofemoral dysplasia, defining it as a disorder that spoils the normal development of the hip joint, specifically the femoral head and the acetabulum (the socket in the pelvic bone into which the femoral head fits).
- This condition leads to joint instability and is known to occur in various animal species, but uncommon in horses.
Case Study: A Mangalarga Marchador Foal
- The article’s centerpiece is a unique case study of a four-month-old Mangalarga Marchador foal diagnosed with incapacitating coxofemoral dysplasia.
- Characteristically, this foal exhibited lameness in the hind limbs, thoracolumbar kyphosis (excessive outward curvature of the spine, causing hunching), gluteal muscle atrophy (wasting away of the gluteal muscles), and pronounced sensitivity during pelvic limb flexion (bending).
Diagnosis and Confirmation
- The research explains that the clinical diagnosis of bilateral coxofemoral dysplasia (affecting both hip joints) in the foal was confirmed through a post-mortem examination.
Conclusions and Implications
- Finally, the research emphasizes the importance of awareness and early detection of coxofemoral dysplasia in foals.
- It underscores that due to the incapacitating nature of the disorder, early diagnosis is crucial for managing the condition and maintaining the horse’s quality of life.
Cite This Article
APA
Kneipp MLA, Sousa LN, Cota LO, Malacarne BD, Winter IC, Santana CH, Santos RL, Xavier ABS, Faleiros RR, Carvalho AM.
(2024).
Bilateral coxofemoral dysplasia in a Mangalarga Marchador foal.
J Equine Vet Sci, 144, 105253.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2024.105253 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- EQUINOVA Research Group, Department of Veterinary Clinic and Surgery, Escola de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG); Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, 31270-901 Belo Horizonte MG, Brazil.
- EQUINOVA Research Group, Department of Veterinary Clinic and Surgery, Escola de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG); Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, 31270-901 Belo Horizonte MG, Brazil. Electronic address: laranunesmvet@gmail.com.
- Doutoranda em Clínica Cirúrgica Veterinária, Faculdade de Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade de São Paulo (USP); Av. Prof. Orlando Marques de Paiva, 87, 05508-270 São Paulo SP, Brazil.
- Marion DuPont Equine Medical Center, Virginia Tech, Leesburg, Virginia, United States of America; 17690, Old Waterford Rd, Leesburg, VA 20176, USA.
- EQUINOVA Research Group, Department of Veterinary Clinic and Surgery, Escola de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG); Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, 31270-901 Belo Horizonte MG, Brazil.
- Escola de Veterinária, Departamento de Clínica e Cirurgia Veterinárias, UFMG; Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, 31270-901 Belo Horizonte MG, Brazil.
- Escola de Veterinária, Departamento de Clínica e Cirurgia Veterinárias, UFMG; Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, 31270-901 Belo Horizonte MG, Brazil.
- Escola de Veterinária, Departamento de Clínica e Cirurgia Veterinárias, UFMG; Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, 31270-901 Belo Horizonte MG, Brazil.
- EQUINOVA Research Group, Department of Veterinary Clinic and Surgery, Escola de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG); Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, 31270-901 Belo Horizonte MG, Brazil.
- EQUINOVA Research Group, Department of Veterinary Clinic and Surgery, Escola de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG); Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, 31270-901 Belo Horizonte MG, Brazil.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Horse Diseases / pathology
- Horse Diseases / diagnosis
- Horses
- Lameness, Animal
Conflict of Interest Statement
Declaration of competing interest None of the authors have any financial or personal relationships that could improperly influence or bias the content of the paper.
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