SUBLUXATION OF DE HUMERO-RADIO-ULNAR JOINT WITH SUSPECTED RUPTURE OF THE CORRESPONDING LIGAMENTS: CASE REPORT

Abstract

The use of horses for sporting events has grown exponentially in recent years. This fact is due to the high acceleration and braking capacity in a very short period of time, and quick movement changes that these animals exercise in a highly efficient way. However, these situations often imply the maximum development of their biomechanical capacity, making these animals predisposed to the occurrence of ligament, tendinous, bone and muscle injuries of the locomotor limbs. The present work is a report referring to a case of joint subluxation with suspected ligament injuries in the equine elbow supposedly originated by physical exertion, with consequent involvement of the bony portions that make up the anatomy of this region. This study shows the possibility of the disciplined use of neurolytic and the use of platelet-rich plasma as an adjuvant therapy in the treatment.