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Veterinary surgery : VS2021; 51 Suppl 1; O60-O68; doi: 10.1111/vsu.13736

Minimally invasive cranial ostectomy for the treatment of impinging dorsal spinous processes in 102 standing horses.

Abstract: To describe a minimally invasive cranial ostectomy for the treatment of impingement of dorsal spinous processes (DSPs) in the standing horse. Methods: Retrospective study. Methods: One hundred two horses with impinging DSPs. Methods: The case records of all horses that had the described technique between 2011 and 2019 were reviewed. All sites of impinging DSPs were treated under standing sedation and local anesthesia. The minimally invasive cranial ostectomy of the caudal DSP was performed with bone rongeurs through multiple small incisions. Results: Of the 102 horses treated with this technique, no surgical complications were recorded. Median (range) long-term follow-up for all horses was 18 months (12-50 months) postoperatively. Of the 66 horses available for follow-up that were still alive, 53 horses (80%) had complete resolution of clinical signs and returned to the intended work. There were 36 horses with a concurrent orthopedic issue presurgery, and 25/36 (69%) returned to the same level of intended work; of the horses with no evidence of another orthopedic issue presurgery, 28/30 (93%) returned to the same level of intended work. Conclusions: Minimally invasive cranial ostectomy of the caudal DSP had a good success rate in horses with impingment of DSPs. Conclusions: The described minimally invasive ostectomy technique in standing horses is a low-risk procedure that provides success rates similar to other techniques.
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Publication Date: 2021-10-04 PubMed ID: 34605555DOI: 10.1111/vsu.13736Google Scholar: Lookup
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Summary

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The research investigates a minimally invasive procedure for treating impingement of the dorsal spinous processes in horses, providing a successful and low-risk solution for this common equine issue.

Objective and Methods

  • The study aims to illustrate a minimally invasive cranial ostectomy as a treatment method for impingement of dorsal spinous processes (DSPs) in horses. This refers to a condition where the projections at the top of the vertebrae in the horse’s back are too close together, causing discomfort and potentially affecting the animal’s performance.
  • The research is retrospective, which means that it analyses data from past cases to find patterns and conclusions.
  • The study sample included 102 horses that underwent this procedure between the period of 2011 and 2019.
  • The DSP impingements were treated under standing sedation and local anesthesia through multiple small incisions, employing a minimally invasive cranial ostectomy using bone rongeurs, which are a type of surgical instrument designed to remove tissue or bones.

Results

  • Out of the 102 horses treated with this technique, none had recorded surgical complications.
  • The median follow-up period for all horses was 18 months postoperatively (ranging between 12 to 50 months).
  • Of the 66 horses available for follow-up and were still alive, 80% had complete resolution of clinical signs and were able to return to their intended work.
  • About 69% of the 36 horses that had a concurrent orthopedic issue before the surgery were able to return to the same level of work
  • On the other hand, for horses that did not display any orthopedic issue before the surgery, 93% were able to return to their previous level of work.

Conclusions

  • The research concludes that minimally invasive cranial ostectomy of the caudal DSP is a highly successful method for treating horses with impingement of dorsal spinous processes.
  • This technique, when performed on standing horses, poses a low risk and yields success rates similar to other techniques, making it a viable option for this condition.

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de Souza TC, Crowe OM, Bowles D, Poore LA, Suthers JM. (2021). Minimally invasive cranial ostectomy for the treatment of impinging dorsal spinous processes in 102 standing horses. Vet Surg, 51 Suppl 1, O60-O68. https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.13736

Publication

Veterinary surgery : VS
ISSN: 1532-950X
NlmUniqueID: 8113214
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 51 Suppl 1
Pages: O60-O68

Researcher Affiliations

de Souza, Therese C
  • B & W Equine Hospital, Breadstone, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, UK.
Crowe, Oliver M
  • B & W Equine Hospital, Breadstone, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, UK.
Bowles, Danielle
  • B & W Equine Hospital, Breadstone, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, UK.
Poore, Luke A
  • Summerleaze Equine Vets, Kilmington, UK.
Suthers, Joanna M
  • B & W Equine Hospital, Breadstone, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, UK.

MeSH Terms

  • Animals
  • Back Pain / etiology
  • Back Pain / veterinary
  • Horse Diseases / surgery
  • Horses
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Thoracic Vertebrae / surgery
  • Vertebral Body

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