Prognostic value of power doppler ultrasonography for equine superficial digital flexor tendon injury in thoroughbred racehorses.
Abstract: The potential value of hypervascularity detected with power Doppler ultrasonography (PDU) within equine superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) as a prognostic factor of SDFT injury is not clear. The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that hypervascularity within SDFT is one of the risk factors for subsequent severe SDFT injury and to evaluate the prognostic value. A prospective cohort study of 97 Thoroughbred racehorses without any clinical signs of SDFT injury was conducted. Six variables of age, body weight, sex, the cross-sectional area of SDFT, PDU signal within SDFT and experience of steeplechase were assessed for the possibility of risk factors of subsequent SDFT injury in follow-up period of 1 year. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were used for assessment of the odds ratios (ORs) and 95 % confidence intervals (CIs) of SDFT injury. Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that the PDU signal within SDFT was a risk factor for the development of SDFT injury in follow-up period (P = 0.017). The adjusted OR of SDFT injury was significantly higher in PDU positive group than in PDU negative group (OR 3.17, 95 % CIs 1.20-8.35). Although further studies are required, these results would be useful for early detection and/or prevention of development for clinical severe SDFT injury.
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Publication Date: 2024-06-14 PubMed ID: 38880229DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2024.106179Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research study aimed to verify the value of using power Doppler ultrasonography (PDU) within equine superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) as a predictive tool for tendon injury in racehorses.
Objective of the Study
- The study was conducted to test the hypothesis that hypervascularity, observed through power Doppler ultrasonography within the superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT), contributes as a risk factor for severe SDFT injury in Thoroughbred racehorses. The researchers also aimed to gauge the prognostic value of hypervascularity.
Methodology
- The investigation was a prospective cohort study that included 97 Thoroughbred racehorses without any noticeable clinical signs of SDFT injury.
- For a follow-up period of one year, six variables were examined: age, body weight, sex, the cross-sectional area of the SDFT, the PDU signal within the SDFT, and prior experience in steeplechase racing.
- Researchers utilized multivariable logistic regression analyses to evaluate the odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of SDFT injury.
Findings
- Through multivariable logistic regression analysis, it was found that the PDU signal within the SDFT significantly correlates to the risk of SDFT injury during the follow-up period (P = 0.017).
- The adjusted odds ratio (OR) of SDFT injury was considerably higher in the PDU positive group compared to the PDU negative group (OR 3.17, 95% CI 1.20-8.35).
Conclusions
- Despite the necessity for more elaborate studies, this research indicates that the PDU signal within the SDFT holds significant value as a risk factor for developing severe SDFT injury.
- These findings could potentially be instrumental in the early detection and prevention of severe SDFT injuries in Thoroughbred racehorses.
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Tamura N, Yoshihara E, Seki K, Mae N, Kodaira K, Iimori M, Yamazaki Y, Mita H, Urayama S, Kuroda T, Ohta M, Kasashima Y.
(2024).
Prognostic value of power doppler ultrasonography for equine superficial digital flexor tendon injury in thoroughbred racehorses.
Vet J, 306, 106179.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2024.106179 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Clinical Veterinary Medicine Division, Equine Research Institute, Japan Racing Association, Shiba 1400-4, Shimotsuke, Tochigi 329-0412, Japan. Electronic address: tamura@equinst.go.jp.
- Race Horse Hospital, Ritto Training Centre, Japan Racing Association, Misono 1028, Ritto, Shiga 520-3085, Japan.
- Race Horse Hospital, Miho Training Centre, Japan Racing Association, Mikoma 2500-2, Miho, Ibaraki 300-0493, Japan.
- Race Horse Hospital, Ritto Training Centre, Japan Racing Association, Misono 1028, Ritto, Shiga 520-3085, Japan.
- Race Horse Hospital, Miho Training Centre, Japan Racing Association, Mikoma 2500-2, Miho, Ibaraki 300-0493, Japan.
- Race Horse Hospital, Ritto Training Centre, Japan Racing Association, Misono 1028, Ritto, Shiga 520-3085, Japan.
- Race Horse Hospital, Miho Training Centre, Japan Racing Association, Mikoma 2500-2, Miho, Ibaraki 300-0493, Japan.
- Race Horse Hospital, Miho Training Centre, Japan Racing Association, Mikoma 2500-2, Miho, Ibaraki 300-0493, Japan.
- Race Horse Hospital, Ritto Training Centre, Japan Racing Association, Misono 1028, Ritto, Shiga 520-3085, Japan.
- Clinical Veterinary Medicine Division, Equine Research Institute, Japan Racing Association, Shiba 1400-4, Shimotsuke, Tochigi 329-0412, Japan.
- Clinical Veterinary Medicine Division, Equine Research Institute, Japan Racing Association, Shiba 1400-4, Shimotsuke, Tochigi 329-0412, Japan.
- Clinical Veterinary Medicine Division, Equine Research Institute, Japan Racing Association, Shiba 1400-4, Shimotsuke, Tochigi 329-0412, Japan.
Conflict of Interest Statement
Declaration of Competing Interest None of the authors has any financial or personal relationships that could inappropriately influence or bias the content of the paper.
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