Publications by authors named "James R Vasey"
Objective: To (1) develop an arthroscopic approach to the subextensorius recess of the lateral femorotibial (LFT) joint in foals and (2) report its use in foals with LFT joint sepsis.
Study Design: (1) Anatomic study and (2) retrospective case series.
Sample Population: (1) Cadaveric hind limbs (n = 32 foals) to delineate the anatomy of the subextensorius recess; 13 foal limbs for cadaver surgery to assess the approach to the subextensorius recess; and (2) foals (n = 8) with LFT joint sepsis.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes of septic synovitis in horses treated with continuous intrasynovial antimicrobial infusion (CIAI).
- A total of 31 horses (22 adults and 9 foals) were observed, with most cases being chronic and some resistant to standard treatments; 93% of infections resolved after CIAI.
- The results suggest that CIAI is a beneficial treatment option, showing no long-term complications, as most horses were able to return to their intended use post-treatment.