Arthroscopy

Arthroscopic treatment of fragmented coronoid process with severe elbow incongruity. Long-term follow-up in eight Bernese Mountain Dogs.

Authors: Samoy YC, de Bakker E, Van Vynckt D, Coppieters E, van Bree H, Van Ryssen B.

Journal: VCOT

The purpose of this study was to investigate the long-term treatment results of fragmented coronoid process (FCP) in joints with a radio-ulnar step greater than 3 mm. Treatment of these patients only consisted of fragment removal, without correction of the incongruity.The eight Bernese Mountain Dogs (11 joints) included in this study showed obvious clinical signs of elbow disease and were diagnosed with severe elbow incongruity and concomitant FCP in the time period from 1999-2003. At that time, elbow radiography, computed tomography, and arthroscopy were performed.

Category: Arthroscopy - Elbow

Detection of meniscal tears by arthroscopy and arthrotomy in dogs with cranial cruciate ligament rupture. A retrospective, cohort study.

Authors: Plesman R, Gilbert P, Campbell J.

Journal: VCOT

Objectives: To evaluate and compare detection of meniscal tears associated with cranial cruciate ligament insufficiency by either arthroscopy or arthrotomy.Methods: A retrospective, cohort study was completed with stifles (n = 531) of dogs with cranial cruciate ligament rupture. Either a medial parapatellar arthrotomy or an arthroscopy procedure was performed and groups were compared for significant differences in meniscal tears detected using logistic regression analysis.Results: Arthroscopy was performed on 58.8% and arthrotomy on 41.2% of the stifles.

Category: Arthroscopy - Knee - Tendon and Ligament Injuries

Intra-articular morphine, bupivacaine or no treatment for postoperative analgesia following unilateral elbow joint arthroscopy.

Authors: Gurney MA, Rysnik M, Comerford EJ, Cripps PJ, Iff I.

Journal: JSAP

OBJECTIVES:
To compare intra-articular morphine or bupivacaine against no treatment following unilateral elbow joint arthroscopy using force plate analysis and pain scoring.
METHODS:

Category: Arthroscopy - Elbow - Pain Management

Diagnostic intra-articular anaesthesia of the elbow in dogs with medial coronoid disease.

Authors: Van Vynckt D, Verhoeven G, Saunders J, Polis I, Samoy Y, Verschooten F, Van Ryssen B.

Journal: VCOT

Objective: Assessment of the effect of intra-articular anaesthesia on lameness caused by medial coronoid disease. Methods: This study included 90 dogs that were evaluated for the complaint of unilateral forelimb lameness. All dogs were suspected of having an elbow problem for which orthopaedic examination and radiographs showed inconclusive findings. Following a short sedation, mepivacaine was injected intra-articularly to determine whether lameness was caused by a suspected elbow problem. This effect was compared with the final diagnosis based on computed tomography and arthroscopy.

Category: Arthroscopy - Elbow - Pain Management

Primary flexor enthesopathy of the canine elbow: imaging and arthroscopic findings in eight dogs with discrete radiographic changes.

Authors: Van Ryssen B, de Bakker E, Beaumlin Y, Samoy YC, Van Vynckt D, Gielen I, Ducatelle R, van Bree H.

Journal: VCOT

Objective: To describe the radiographic, ultrasonographic, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and arthroscopic findings in eight dogs with elbow lameness caused by primary flexor enthesopathy. Study design: Clinical study. Animals: Eight client-owned dogs. Methods: In all dogs, lameness was localized to the elbow by clinical examination. Radiographic examination, ultrasound, CT and MRI were performed prior to arthroscopy. In seven dogs, surgical treatment and subsequent histopathology were performed.

Category: Arthritis - Arthroscopy - Elbow - Imaging - Osteoarthritis - Tendon and Ligament Injuries

Computed tomography findings in 32 joints affected with severe elbow incongruity and fragmented medial coronoid process.

Authors: Samoy Y, Gielen I, Van Caelenberg A, van Bree H, Duchateau L, Van Ryssen B.

Journal: Vet Surg

OBJECTIVE:
To describe the computed tomography (CT) findings in dogs with severe elbow incongruity combined with a fragmented medial coronoid process (FCP) and compare these with normal joints and congruent joints affected by FCP.
STUDY DESIGN:
Clinical study.
ANIMALS:
Client-owned dogs with elbow lameness (n = 40) and purpose bred dogs (n = 5; controls).
METHODS:
The CT features of 32 severely incongruent joints with concomitant FCP were compared with those of 32 congruent elbow joints affected with FCP and 10 normal joints.
RESULTS:

Category: Arthroscopy - Elbow - Imaging

Arthroscopic Findings in 32 Joints Affected by Severe Elbow Incongruity with Concomitant Fragmented Medial Coronoid Process.

Authors: Samoy Y, Van Vynckt D, Gielen I, van Bree H, Duchateau L, Van Ryssen B.

Journal: Vet Surg

OBJECTIVE:
To report arthroscopic findings in dogs with severe elbow incongruity combined with fragmented medial coronoid process (FCP) and compare these findings in normal joints and congruent joints affected by FCP.
STUDY DESIGN:
Clinical study.
ANIMALS:
Dogs with elbow lameness (n = 40) and purpose bred dogs (5; controls).
MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Category: Arthritis - Arthroscopy - Elbow - Imaging - Osteoarthritis

Contamination of Joints with Tissue Debris and Hair after Arthrocentesis: The Effect of Needle Insertion Angle, Spinal Needle Gauge, and Insertion of Spinal Needles with and without a Stylet.

Authors: Wahl K, Adams SB, Moore GE.

Journal: Vet Surg

OBJECTIVE:
To assess fetlock joint contamination with tissue debris and hair after arthrocentesis.
STUDY DESIGN:
Experimental.
ANIMALS:
Fetlock joint tissues (n = 10 horses).
METHODS:

Category: Arthritis - Arthroscopy - Osteoarthritis

Conservative Versus Arthroscopic Management for Medial Coronoid Process Disease in Dogs: A Prospective Gait Evaluation.

Authors: Burton NJ, Owen MR, Kirk LS, Toscano MJ, Colborne GR.

Journal: Vet Surg

OBJECTIVE:
To investigate, using objective gait analysis, the long-term outcome of dogs with medial coronoid process disease (MCPD) treated with conservative management (CM) versus arthroscopic treatment (AT).
STUDY DESIGN:
Prospective clinical trial.
ANIMALS:
Dogs (n = 20) with unilaterally confirmed MCPD.
METHODS:

Category: Arthroscopy - Distal Extremities - Elbow - Osteoarthritis

Incidence of Medial Meniscal Tears after Arthroscopic Assisted Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy.

Authors: Kalff S, Meachem S, Preston C.

Journal: Vet Surg

OBJECTIVE:
To determine the incidence of medial meniscal tears in dogs with naturally occurring cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) disease treated with arthroscopy and tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO).
STUDY DESIGN:
Retrospective case series.
SAMPLE POPULATION:
Canine Stifles (n = 357) with naturally occurring CCL disease.
METHODS:

Category: Arthroscopy - Knee - Tendon and Ligament Injuries