title: Arthroscopic removal of apical and abaxial sesamoid fracture fragments in five horses.
abstract: Five horses with apical and abaxial fractures of the proximal sesamoid bones were treated arthroscopically. Ipsilateral and contralateral triangulation were used to remove abaxial fragments; apical fragments were removed by ipsilateral triangulation. Excellent visibility of the fracture fragments was obtained with each method. Dissection and removal of fragments was accomplished with standard arthroscopic instruments, tendon-splitting knives, and curved scissors. Excellent functional and cosmetic results were achieved in all cases.
authors.affiliation: New Jersey Equine Clinic, Clarksburg 08510.
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Palmer
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000662:veterinary; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D006736:Horses / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D012716:Sesamoid Bones / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*