title: Transfixation cast technique for arthrodesis of the distal interphalangeal joint of horses.
abstract: Surgical arthrodesis of the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint by transfixation casting was used to salvage a three-year-old filly and a yearling filly that were chronically lame because of infection of the DIP joint for breeding. Unlike previously described techniques for arthrodesis of the DIP joint, the technique used did not require insertion of implants across the joint, which may have contributed to the successful outcome.
authors.affiliation: Performance Equine Associates, 15257 U.S. Hwy. 377, Whitesboro, Texas 76273, United States. lane.easter@pea-tx.com
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Easter
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Schumacher
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Watkins
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D016267:External Fixators / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D006736:Horses / Q000293:injuries*; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D007794:Lameness, Animal