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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: LAB 6 FINAL, Palmar Digital Neurectomy Complications Lamness may continue if the pain occurs in the dorsal half of distal digit., Inferior Check Ligament Desmotomy (Acessory Ligament of the Deep Digital Flexor Tendon) (scroll over) operation Technique (scroll over), SPLINT BONE REMOVAL (scroll over) SUCCESS RATE/ PROGNOSIS If treated properly, prognosis is good., SPLINT BONE REMOVAL (scroll over) POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS If not treated properly/ quickly: 1.Non-union 2.Osteomyelitis 3.Formation of a sequestrum or excessive callus 4.suspensory desmitis, MEDIAL PATELLAR DESMOTOMY proceedure TECHNIQUE (scroll over), Superior Check Ligament Desmotomy indicated for Surgical treatment for metacarpophalangealflexural deformities in young horses ie FETLOCK joint, DEEP DIGITAL FLEXOR TENOTMY how is it done SURGICAL PROCEDURE, SPLINT BONE REMOVAL (scroll over) INDICATIONS FOR THE PROCEDURE Diagnosis: Radiography- to confirm and determine site of fracture. The proximal articulation should always be included. Ultrasonography- to assess the suspensory ligament. Computed Topography: if available., Superior Check Ligament Desmotomy Procedure Steps and Relevant Anatomical Information, MEDIAL PATELLAR DESMOTOMY POST-OP (scroll over), SPLINT BONE REMOVAL (scroll over) POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS If loose fragments are not surgically removed, osteoclastic resorption will occur but it may take several months to years, and the horse's lameness usually persists while the fragments remain present in the tissue., SPLINT BONE REMOVAL (scroll over) PROCEDURE See document and video, COMMON SURGICAL PROCEDURES ASSOCIATED WITH LAMENESS Palmar Digital Neurectomy, DEEP DIGITAL FLEXOR TENOTMY post operative care Shoeing, DEEP DIGITAL FLEXOR TENOTMY INDICATED FOR for horses with chronic laminitis and flexural deformities, SPLINT BONE REMOVAL (scroll over) SUCCESS RATE/ PROGNOSIS If there are no complications or secondary damage to surrounding structures, supportive bandaging and 30 days rest, then the horse can return to training/work., DEEP DIGITAL FLEXOR TENOTMY post operative care complications and disadvantages, Inferior Check Ligament Desmotomy (Acessory Ligament of the Deep Digital Flexor Tendon) (scroll over) client information Possible complications (scroll over), SPLINT BONE REMOVAL (scroll over) SUCCESS RATE/ PROGNOSIS Depends on the: 1. location 2. type of fracture 3. age of fracture 4. involvement of tendons, soft tissues and the 3rd metacarpal/ metatarsal bone, COMMON SURGICAL PROCEDURES ASSOCIATED WITH LAMENESS SUPERIOR CHECK LIGAMENT DESMOTOMY