Hoof wall surgery in the horse: approaches to and underlying disorders.
Because of the hoof capsule, surgery of the equine foot is often perceived to be quite difficult. Knowledge of the specific disease entities that require surgical intervention as well as an in-depth understanding of the anatomy of the tissues beneath the hoof capsule is a definite prerequisite to successful surgical treatment. This article details the surgical approaches used to treat septic navicular bursitis, septic pedal osteitis, infection of the collateral cartilages, and keratomas. The principles used to treat these conditions can be applied to a variety of other conditions for which access through the hoof wall is required.
The Texas Veterinary Medical Center, Texas A&M University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Large Animal Clinic, College Station, TX 77843-4475, USA. chonnas@cvm.tamu.edu
Clifford M
CM
Honnas
Robin M
RM
Dabareiner
Betsy H
BH
McCauley
D000818:Animals; D002062:Bursitis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D003646:Debridement / Q000662:veterinary; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D006724:Hoof and Claw / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006736:Horses; D007642:Keratosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D010000:Osteitis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014207:Trephining / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000662:veterinary; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary