Adaptive bionic joint base on the flexibility feature of ostrich intertarsal joint

Abstract Objective The aim of the present study is to assess an arthrographic technique based on the access to the equine tarsus via distal intertarsal and on the existence and frequency of communication between distal and tarsocrural joints in the tarsus of Crioulo horses. Materials and Methods Fifty Crioulo horses of both sexes from 3 to 8 years old were included in the experiment. Animals with radiographic signs of tarsal osteoarthritis and joint space loss were excluded from the experiment. Contrast was injected in the distal intertarsal joint and radiographs were taken at two different times - Time 0 (after contrast application) and Time 1 (45 seconds after) to detect any communication between tarsal joints. The recorded results were analysed through chi-squared test. Results Thirty out of three hundred tarsi were excluded from the experiment since the radiographic images showed loss of the distal intertarsal joint space. Positive contrast was injected in distal intertarsal joint of 70/100 tarsi. There was not any contrast overflow in the 30/70 assessed tarsi. Contrast diffused to the tarsometatarsal joint in 32/70 of the assessed tarsi and reached tarsocrural joints in 8/70 tarsi. The adopted arthrographic technique was effective in data collection and evaluation; however, 52/70 of tarsi showed contrast overflow to the bursa of the cunean tendon. Clinical significance The communication between tarsocrural and distal tarsal joints in Crioulo horses was significantly higher, and this finding emphasizes the importance of performing contrasted arthrography before getting to a final diagnostic and defining therapeutic procedures.

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Altered Biomechanical Properties of Gastrocnemius Tendons of Turkeys Infected with Turkey Arthritis Reovirus

Veterinary Medicine International ◽

10.1155/2016/7829138 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2016 ◽

pp. 1-6 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Tamer A. Sharafeldin ◽

Qingshan Chen ◽

Sunil K. Mor ◽

Sagar M. Goyal ◽

Robert E. Porter

Keyword(s):

Tensile Strength ◽

Histological Examination ◽

Modulus Of Elasticity ◽

Tendon Rupture ◽

Elasticity Modulus ◽

Biomechanical Properties ◽

Turkey Poults ◽

Key Features ◽

Intertarsal Joint ◽

The Right

Turkey arthritis reovirus (TARV) causes lameness and tenosynovitis in commercial turkeys and is often associated with gastrocnemius tendon rupture by the marketing age. This study was undertaken to characterize the biomechanical properties of tendons from reovirus-infected turkeys. One-week-old turkey poults were orally inoculated with O’Neil strain of TARV and observed for up to 16 weeks of age. Lameness was first observed at 8 weeks of age, which continued at 12 and 16 weeks. At 4, 8, 12, and 16 weeks of age, samples were collected from legs. Left intertarsal joint with adjacent gastrocnemius tendon was collected and processed for histological examination. The right gastrocnemius tendon’s tensile strength and elasticity modulus were analyzed by stressing each tendon to the point of rupture. At 16 weeks of age, gastrocnemius tendons of TARV-infected turkeys showed significantly reduced (P<0.05) tensile strength and modulus of elasticity as compared to those of noninfected control turkeys. Gastrocnemius tendons revealed lymphocytic tendinitis/tenosynovitis beginning at 4 weeks of age, continuing through 8 and 12 weeks, and progressing to fibrosis from 12 to 16 weeks of age. We propose that tendon fibrosis is one of the key features contributing to reduction in tensile strength and elasticity of gastrocnemius tendons in TARV-infected turkeys.

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Distal intertarsal joint subluxation in a pony

Equine Veterinary Education ◽

10.1111/j.2042-3292.2002.tb00129.x ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 12-16 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

K. F. Düsterdieck ◽

K. A. May ◽

R. S. Pleasant ◽

R. Howard

Keyword(s):

Intertarsal Joint

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The intertarsal joint of the ostrich (Struthio camelus): Anatomical examination and function of passive structures in locomotion

Journal of Anatomy ◽

10.1111/j.1469-7580.2009.01083.x ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 214 (6) ◽

pp. 830-847 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Nina U. Schaller ◽

Bernd Herkner ◽

Rikk Villa ◽

Peter Aerts

Keyword(s):

Struthio Camelus ◽

Intertarsal Joint ◽

And Function

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Subtalar and Intertarsal Joint Involvement in Hemophilia and Juvenile Chronic Arthritis: Frequency and Diagnostic Significance of Radiographic Abnormalities

Foot & Ankle ◽

10.1177/107110078800900109 ◽

1988 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 45-48 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Daniela Morgante ◽

Mini Pathria ◽

David J. Sartoris ◽

Donald Resnick

Keyword(s):

Subtalar Joint ◽

Statistical Difference ◽

Juvenile Chronic Arthritis ◽

Chronic Arthritis ◽

Joint Involvement ◽

Diagnostic Significance ◽

Tibiotalar Joint ◽

Intertarsal Joint ◽

Ankle And Foot

Because radiological distinction between hemophilia and juvenile chronic arthritis can be difficult, the ankle and foot radiographs of patients affected by these two disorders were evaluated to compare the frequency and pattern of joint involvement. No statistical difference was noted between the frequency of posterior subtalar joint involvement in the two disorders, but, in the juvenile chronic arthritis group, more than 90% of the abnormal posterior subtalar joints were associated with intertarsal involvement. This association was never found in patients with hemophilia. Isolated tibiotalar joint involvement without subtalar abnormalities was significantly more frequent in hemophilia than in juvenile chronic arthritis. Although clinical differentiation between the two disorders is easily made, intertarsal joint involvement could be a useful feature in the radiological distinction of hemophilia and juvenile chronic arthritis.

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Arthroscopic removal of osteochondral fragments in the dorsal pouch of the proximal intertarsal joint in 29 horses

Veterinary Surgery ◽

10.1111/vsu.12786 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 47 (4) ◽

pp. 555-565

Author(s):

Pablo Espinosa-Mur ◽

Nathalie Coté ◽

Marc R. Desjardins

Keyword(s):

Arthroscopic Removal ◽

Intertarsal Joint

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Bilateral dorsal rotation of the talus with tibiotarsal, talocalcaneal, and proximal intertarsal joint subluxation in an alpaca

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association ◽

10.2460/javma.20.12.0685 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

Katja F. Duesterdieck-Zellmer

Keyword(s):

Hind Limb ◽

New World ◽

Steel Wire ◽

Clinical Findings ◽

Medial Aspect ◽

Tarsal Bone ◽

Screw Head ◽

History Of ◽

Intertarsal Joint ◽

Proximal Screw

Abstract CASE DESCRIPTION A 14-month-old female alpaca presented with a 3-week history of acute left hind limb lameness and swelling of the left tarsal region. CLINICAL FINDINGS Radiography revealed intermittent dorsal rotation of the talus with tibiotarsal, talocalcaneal, and proximal intertarsal joint subluxation. TREATMENT AND OUTCOME In an attempt to stabilize the talus, screws were placed in the distomedial aspect of the talus and the plantaromedial aspect of the central tarsal bone, and a stainless-steel wire was placed around the screws in a figure-eight pattern. The screw head of the proximal screw broke within 4 weeks after surgery, but subluxation did not recur, and the lameness resolved. Seven months later, the same condition was diagnosed in the opposite hind limb and was treated similarly. Implants remained intact on this side, but the animal started to show signs of pain and inability to flex the tarsal joint, prompting removal of the distal screw. Subsequently, the animal became sound and produced 2 healthy crias, but was euthanatized 4 years after the second surgery because of coccidiosis. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Dorsal rotation of the talus with tibiotarsal, talocalcaneal, and proximal intertarsal joint subluxation is a sporadic condition in New World camelids. This report provides the first account of successful treatment by surgical stabilization of the medial aspect of the proximal intertarsal joint.

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THE INTERTARSAL JOINT OF THE HARRIER-HAWKS POLYBOROIDES SPP. AND THE CRANE HAWK GERANOSPIZA CAERULESCENS

Ibis ◽

10.1111/j.1474-919x.1978.tb06773.x ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 120 (2) ◽

pp. 171-177 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

P. J. K. BURTON

Keyword(s):

Intertarsal Joint

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Bioartificial bone grafting:Tarsal joint fusion in a dog using a bioartificial composite bone graft consisting of β-tricalciumphosphate and platelet rich plasma – A case report

Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1632929 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 18 (01) ◽

pp. 52-54 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

H.-A. Merten ◽

A. Bader ◽

G. Uhr ◽

A. Deivick ◽

A. Meyer-Lindenberg ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Bone Graft ◽

Platelet Rich Plasma ◽

Healing Process ◽

Tumor Resection ◽

Experimental Studies ◽

Tarsal Joint ◽

Intertarsal Joint ◽

The Right ◽

Large Bone ◽

Large Bone Defects

SummaryGrafting of large bone defects caused by trauma or tumor resection still remains a problem to solve. In experimental studies as well as in human dentistry, osteoconduction and biodegradation of the β-tricalciumphosphate Cerasorb® as well as osteoinductive capabilities of platelet rich plasma have been proven. In case of luxation of the right tarsal joint, including a compressive fracture of the forth tarsal bone, the recommended use of autologous cancellous bone to support osseous fusion was replaced by the use of a bioartificial bone graft. Biodegradation of the bone graft was proven clinically and radiographically. Complete osseous fusion of the intertarsal joint occurred. The use of the β-tricalciumphosphate Cerasorb in combination with platelet rich plasma to support a partial arthrodesis of the tarsal joint in a dog did not impede the healing process but led to full recovery of the patient, indicating that this concept of bioartificial bone grafting could support bone healing.

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