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DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING AND SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT OF LATERAL COLLATERAL LIGAMENT DESMITIS OF THE ELBOW JOINT IN A JUMPING MARE
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  • Elisabetta Porzio,
  • Kübra Guidoni,
  • Sara Fantoni,
  • Tommaso Bartolini,
  • Francesca Beccati
Elisabetta Porzio
Universita degli Studi di Perugia Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria
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Kübra Guidoni
Universita degli Studi di Perugia Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria
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Sara Fantoni
Universita degli Studi di Perugia Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria
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Tommaso Bartolini
Universita degli Studi di Perugia Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria
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Francesca Beccati
Universita degli Studi di Perugia Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria

Corresponding Author:francesca.beccati@unipg.it

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Abstract

A 13-year-old Belgian jumping mare was presented with acute onset of severe left forelimb lameness after a jumping competition. Radiographic images showed the presence of periosteal new bone formation on the lateral radial eminence, while ultrasonographic images revealed a severe injury of the lateral collateral ligament of the elbow associated with severe proliferative synovitis of the humeroradial joint. The rehabilitation program consisted of hand walking for five weeks and progressive increase of controlled exercise duration for an additional 16 weeks. Therapeutic ultrasound and pulsed electromagnetic field were also applied. Repeated radiographic and ultrasonographic images after six weeks showed inactivity of the insertional pathology (smooth outline and homogenous radiopacity), marked improvement in the echogenicity and fibrillary pattern, reduction in size, resolution of the oedema, and joint distension. No signs of elbow osteoarthritis were detected. The horse retuned to its normal activity 22 weeks after the time of diagnosis. Injuries of the lateral collateral ligament of the elbow are rare and are frequently reported as traumatic and with poor prognosis. This case demonstrated that a severe lesion can result in a favorable prognosis for return to athletic activities with correct diagnosis and appropriate therapeutic multimodal approach.
22 Oct 2024Submitted to Equine Veterinary Education
25 Oct 2024Submission Checks Completed
25 Oct 2024Assigned to Editor
27 Oct 2024Reviewer(s) Assigned
20 Nov 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
23 Nov 2024Editorial Decision: Revise Minor