title: Aseptic tenosynovitis of the carpal flexor sheath caused by rupture of the accessory ligament of the deep digital flexor tendon.
abstract: A mare was evaluated for acute left forelimb lameness with effusion of the carpal flexor sheath. No osseous abnormalities were noted during radiographic examination. Significant disruption of the accessory ligament of the deep digital flexor tendon was seen during ultrasonographic examination. Carpal sheath effusion and lameness resolved after medical treatment.
authors.affiliation: Auburn University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, 1500 Wire Road, Auburn University, Alabama 36849 USA.
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Taintor
authors.forename: Fred
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Caldwell
authors.forename: Gregory
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Almond
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000818:Animals; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004008:Diclofenac / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D005552:Forelimb / Q000473:pathology; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D006736:Horses; D006875:Hydrotherapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000175:diagnosis; D008022:Ligaments / Q000293:injuries*; D013717:Tenosynovitis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D004008:Diclofenac