Influence of morphometric parameters on the size of collateral ligaments of the distal interphalangeal joint of equines.
Abstract: The physiological measurements of collateral ligaments of distal interphalangeal joint (CL-DIPJ) differ in the literature. The factors that influence these differences are not well described. The aims of this study are to compare CL-DIPJ sizes in equines with different withers height, as well as to correlate body weight and hoof size to the size of these ligaments. In total, 52 horses were used in the study. They were divided into two groups according to wither height: Group 1 (G1) - 21 animals with up to 147 cm - and group 2 (G2) - 21 animals with greater than 148 cm. CL-DIPJ was ultrasonographically measured in order to find the mean of dorso-palmar (DPD) and latero-medial (LMD) diameters and the cross-sectional area (CSA). Hoof width and length were measured, and the results were used to calculate the hoof surface area. Withers height and body weight were also measured. Groups were statistically compared by Student's t test and Pearson's correlation application to each group. Groups were different in body size, HS and CL-DIPJ size when p < .05, except for the LMD of the medial collateral ligament of left thoracic limb. Withers height and body weight did not show significant correlations to CL-DIPJ size in G1, but they had little influence on the size of CL-DIPJ on G2. No correlation between the hoof size and the CL-DIPJ was noted in any of the two groups. In conclusion, the CL-DIPJ were larger in taller horses and their sizes were correlated to their height and weight, but they were not correlated to hoof size.
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Publication Date: 2021-01-07 PubMed ID: 33410547DOI: 10.1111/ahe.12652Google Scholar: Lookup
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The researchers conducted a study to investigate the influence of body parameters such as wither height, body weight, and hoof size on the size of the distal interphalangeal joint (CL-DIPJ) collateral ligaments in horses. They found that the CL-DIPJ were larger in taller horses, and their sizes were correlated with horse height and weight, but not with hoof size.
Study Design and Execution
- The study involved a total of 52 horses, divided into two groups based on wither height: Group 1 (21 horses with up to 147 cm height) and Group 2 (21 horses with height greater than 148 cm). Horses were measured for withers height and body weight, while the size of the collateral ligaments of their distal interphalangeal joint (CL-DIPJ) was captured using ultrasound technology.
- Additionally, the hoof width and length were measured and used to calculate the hoof surface area. The mean of dorso-palmar (DPD) and latero-medial (LMD) diameters, as well as the cross-sectional area (CSA) of the CL-DIPJ, were obtained.
Results and Analysis
- Upon comparison, statistical differences were noted between the two groups in relation to body size, hoof surface (HS) and CL-DIPJ size, except for the latero-medial diameter of the medial collateral ligament of the left thoracic limb when p < .05.
- However, wither height and body weight did not show significant correlations to CL-DIPJ size in Group 1, while they had minor influence on the size of CL-DIPJ in Group 2.
- Interestingly, no correlation was evident between hoof size and the size of the CL-DIPJ in either group.
Conclusion
- Based on the results, the researchers concluded that the CL-DIPJ of horses were larger in taller horses, correlating with body height and weight but not with hoof size.
- This study thus contributes to the understanding of the morphometric influences on equine CL-DIPJ size, which could influence strategies for the management and treatment of equine ligament conditions.
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Góss GC, Mozzaquatro FD, Vanhove R, Camargo LP, Döwich Pradella G, Leite CT, Gomes EM, Carneiro ALM, Heckler GF, Duarte CA.
(2021).
Influence of morphometric parameters on the size of collateral ligaments of the distal interphalangeal joint of equines.
Anat Histol Embryol, 50(3), 493-499.
https://doi.org/10.1111/ahe.12652 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Federal University of Pampa, Uruguaiana, Brazil.
- Federal University of Pampa, Uruguaiana, Brazil.
- Federal University of Pampa, Uruguaiana, Brazil.
- Federal University of Pampa, Uruguaiana, Brazil.
- Federal University of Pampa, Uruguaiana, Brazil.
- Federal University of Pampa, Uruguaiana, Brazil.
- Federal University of Pampa, Uruguaiana, Brazil.
- Federal University of Pampa, Uruguaiana, Brazil.
- Federal University of Pampa, Uruguaiana, Brazil.
- Federal University of Pampa, Uruguaiana, Brazil.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Cadaver
- Collateral Ligaments
- Forelimb
- Hoof and Claw
- Horse Diseases
- Horses
- Joints
Grant Funding
- Coordenau00e7u00e3o de Aperfeiu00e7oamento de Pessoal de Nu00edvel Superior
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