A multicentre study of long‐term follow‐up and owner satisfaction following enucleation in horses

This study reports data from a larger number of cases of triceps tendon disruption. Records from 10 veterinary referral hospitals between 2003 and 2014 were searched for canine and feline cases diagnosed with triceps tendon disruption, based on orthopaedic examination confirmed during surgery. Long-term follow-up and owner satisfaction were assessed using a questionnaire. There were 13 cases of triceps tendon disruption diagnosed across seven hospitals (nine dogs, four cats). Trauma, history or presence of a wound, surgery in the region of tendon attachment or corticosteroid treatment preceded triceps tendon disruption. Radiographic signs or histopathology suggestive of a chronic tendinopathy was common. All cases underwent surgical repair involving a tendon suture pattern, 12 of which were secured through bone tunnels. Immobilisation was used in all cases in the form of transarticular external skeletal fixation (TAESF) (8/9 dogs) or spica splint (four cats, two dogs; in one dog a TAESF was applied after complications associated with the spica splint). Complications occurred in 11 cases (17 total complications), frequently associated with the immobilisation method. One case had traumatic tendon rerupture two years following surgery. A wound at presentation was associated with the development of multiple complications. Nine cases had long-term follow-up; five achieved normal function, four achieved acceptable function. Despite the complications, overall return to subjective normal or acceptable function, as assessed by the owners, was achieved in the majority of cases.

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Retreatment regimen of rituximab monotherapy given at the relapse of severe HCV-related cryoglobulinemic vasculitis: Long-term follow up data of a randomized controlled multicentre study

Journal of Autoimmunity ◽

10.1016/j.jaut.2015.07.012 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 63 ◽

pp. 88-93 ◽

Cited By ~ 28

Author(s):

Luca Quartuccio ◽

Francesca Zuliani ◽

Laura Corazza ◽

Patrizia Scaini ◽

Roberta Zani ◽

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Keyword(s):

Multicentre Study ◽

Cryoglobulinemic Vasculitis ◽

Randomized Controlled ◽

Long Term Follow Up

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Long-term follow-up after arthroscopic tenotomy for partial rupture of the biceps brachii tendon

Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology ◽

10.3415/vcot-09-01-0005 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 23 (01) ◽

pp. 51-55 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

K. A. G. Vermote ◽

H. van Bree ◽

B. Van Ryssen ◽

A. L. R. Bergenhuyzen

Keyword(s):

Biceps Brachii ◽

Clinical Results ◽

Partial Rupture ◽

Long Term Follow Up ◽

Biceps Brachii Tendon ◽

One Year ◽

Owner Satisfaction ◽

High Degree

Summary Objective: To report the long-term clinical outcomes and radiographic results in dogs diagnosed with partial bicipital rupture and treated by arthroscopic tenotomy. Materials and Methods: The medical records of dogs that had undergone arthroscopic tenotomy were retrospectively reviewed. Inclusion criteria for this study were: performance of an arthroscopic tenotomy between August 1999 and July 2007, availability of arthroscopic records data for review, and ability to obtain follow-up data for more than one year after arthroscopic tenotomy. In all cases, owners were interviewed during follow-up appointments or via telephone to determine perceived outcome after surgery. Results: Forty-seven arthroscopic tenotomies were performed on 40 dogs without any major surgical complications. Long-term follow-up examinations, ranging from 12 months to 48 months (mean 26 months) after the tenotomy, were obtained for 24 dogs (25 shoulders).Clinical outcome was assessed as excellent in 22 shoulders, with each dog showing a full return of limb function. A total of 10 dogs (11 joints) were evaluated radiographically; six joints revealed no progression of pathology, and five joints showed a limited progression of pathology. Conclusion: Arthroscopic tenotomy in the treatment of bicipital partial rupture yields favourable long-term clinical results and a high degree of owner satisfaction. The feasibility of this technique and the long-term clinical and radiographic outcome from our study indicate that this technique can be considered a reliable and safe treatment for partial bicipital rupture.

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