| An anatomic study of the calcaneal bursae in the horse. | |
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PMID: 17214814 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVES: To establish an injection site for the gastrocnemius calcaneal bursa (GCB), to identify communication patterns between the calcaneal bursae, to estimate the proximal and distal extents of the intertendinous calcaneal bursa (ICB) and to identify variations from previous anatomic descriptions. STUDY DESIGN: Descriptive anatomic study. ANIMALS: Cadaveric equine hindlimbs (n=18) from 9 adult horses. METHODS: Communication between the ICB and GCB was determined in 18 cadaveric hindlimbs by injection of a latex mixture, followed by examination of sequential sagittal sections and documentation of the distribution of the latex mixture and communication sites. The distal and proximal extents of the ICB and subcutaneous calcaneal bursa (SCB), relative to the tuber calcanei (TC) were recorded. RESULTS: Communication between the ICB and the GCB was confirmed on the medial and lateral aspect in 100% and 50% of limbs, respectively. Communication between the SCB and the ICB, and therefore the GCB, was identified in 39% of limbs. Plantar reflections of the ICB existed in 33% of limbs. Mean extent of the ICB relative to the TC was 7.0 cm distally and 9.6 cm proximally. The SCB often occupies a more distal position than previously reported. CONCLUSIONS: The ICB and the GCB should be considered 1 synovial structure with 2 communicating compartments. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The GCB may be an alternative site for synoviocentesis when there is septic calcaneal bursitis. Improved knowledge of calcaneal bursae anatomy may aid in diagnosis and treatment of lesions involving these structures. |
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Authors:
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Evelyn M Post; Ellen R Singer; Peter D Clegg |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Veterinary surgery : VS Volume: 36 ISSN: 0161-3499 ISO Abbreviation: Vet Surg Publication Date: 2007 Jan |
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Created Date: 2007-01-11 Completed Date: 2007-03-01 Revised Date: 2011-04-25 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8113214 Medline TA: Vet Surg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 3-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, University of Liverpool, Veterinary Field Station, Leahurst, Neston, South Wirral CH64 7TE, UK. evpost@sympatico.ca |
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Animals Bursa, Synovial / anatomy & histology* Bursitis / therapy, veterinary Cadaver Calcaneus / anatomy & histology* Hindlimb* Horse Diseases / therapy Horses / anatomy & histology* Tarsus, Animal |
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