Surgical reconstruction of a ruptured medial collateral ligament in a foal.
An avulsed carpal medial collateral ligament was diagnosed by clinical and radiographic examination in a 1-day-old foal that was unable to bear weight on the affected limb. The foal had a valgus deviation originating at the carpus and medial to lateral instability of the affected carpus. The ligament was reconstructed with screws and suture tape. Surgical reconstruction is a viable alternative to long-term casting or splinting for treatment of a ruptured carpal medial collateral ligament in a foal.
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210.
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D000818:Animals; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000662:veterinary; D002350:Carpus, Animal / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005552:Forelimb / Q000601:surgery*; D006736:Horses / Q000601:surgery*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000601:surgery*; D012421:Rupture