Sinovite proliferativa crônica da articulação metacarpofalangiana em equinos: relato de caso

Abstract

A Mangalarga foal was examined presenting both front limb lameness. The clinical examination revealed angular limb deformity and increased pain sensation, notably on the front left limb, which showed a reduced range of motion on the metacarpophalangeal joint. X-ray images indicated chronic proliferative synovitis in the above mentioned joint. Positive contrast arthrography confirmed a space occupying mass on the dorsoproximal surface of the joint. Due to the severity of the lesion, arthrostomy was performed followed by the removal of the proliferative tissue, to reduce the risk of pathological fracture on the distal end of the metacarpus III.