Orthopedic injury in 156 equids in Federal District, Midwestern Brazil
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Resumo: | The present study aimed to establish the prevalence of orthopedic injuries and main clinical-epidemiological findings in equids referred to the Large Animal Veterinary Teaching Hospital of the Universidade de Brasília (HVET-UNB), during a 2-year period (March 2016 to February 2018). All equids records during the 2-year period were reviewed to select the orthopedic injury cases. Animal records were divided into two groups: traction animals and those participating in other equestrian activities. Definitive diagnosis, reached by means of physical evaluation and ancillary diagnostic (radiography and ultrasonography) methods, showed that 34% (156 cases) of the referred 438 equids, presented some sort of orthopedic disorders in the two-year period. Of these cases, 151 (96.8%) were horses, four (2.6%) mules, and one (0.6%) donkey. Ninety (58%) were traction horses and 66 (42%) participated in other equestrian activities, while 45.5% (71/156) were females and 54.5% (85/156), males. Forelimbs were the most affected (51.9% - 81/156), followed by hind limbs (41.1% - 64/156) and vertebral column disorders (7% - 11/156). Furthermore, 75% (117/156) presented some degree of lameness while 25% (39/156) had no pain or gait alterations. The three major orthopedic injuries were bone disorders (40.4% - 63/156), tendinopathies (25.6% - 40/156) and arthropathies (13.5% - 21/156) while the digital (9% - 14/156), muscle (6.4% - 10/156) and ligament (5.1% - 8/156) injuries were observed less frequently. Total mortality rate reached 32.7% (51/156), and fractures represented the major orthopedic disease leading to euthanasia (80.4% - 41/51). The high number of traction equids attended (90 animals - 58%) indicates the still frequent use of these animals in large urban centers. The high mortality rate in this category (50% - 45/90), representing 90.1% (45/51) of all deaths, reveals the need for developing public policies prohibiting horses from circulating in urban areas while also improving their welfare in the rural area. We reiterate the importance of retrospective studies for identifying risk factors, proposing management changes and creating policies to avoid animal suffering and financial losses. |
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Orthopedic injury in 156 equids in Federal District, Midwestern Brazil Injúrias ortopédicas em 156 equídeos no Distrito Federal, Centro-Oeste do BrasilArthropathiesfracturestendinopathiesretrospective study.Arthropathiesfracturestendinopathiesretrospective studyThe present study aimed to establish the prevalence of orthopedic injuries and main clinical-epidemiological findings in equids referred to the Large Animal Veterinary Teaching Hospital of the Universidade de Brasília (HVET-UNB), during a 2-year period (March 2016 to February 2018). All equids records during the 2-year period were reviewed to select the orthopedic injury cases. Animal records were divided into two groups: traction animals and those participating in other equestrian activities. Definitive diagnosis, reached by means of physical evaluation and ancillary diagnostic (radiography and ultrasonography) methods, showed that 34% (156 cases) of the referred 438 equids, presented some sort of orthopedic disorders in the two-year period. Of these cases, 151 (96.8%) were horses, four (2.6%) mules, and one (0.6%) donkey. Ninety (58%) were traction horses and 66 (42%) participated in other equestrian activities, while 45.5% (71/156) were females and 54.5% (85/156), males. Forelimbs were the most affected (51.9% - 81/156), followed by hind limbs (41.1% - 64/156) and vertebral column disorders (7% - 11/156). Furthermore, 75% (117/156) presented some degree of lameness while 25% (39/156) had no pain or gait alterations. The three major orthopedic injuries were bone disorders (40.4% - 63/156), tendinopathies (25.6% - 40/156) and arthropathies (13.5% - 21/156) while the digital (9% - 14/156), muscle (6.4% - 10/156) and ligament (5.1% - 8/156) injuries were observed less frequently. Total mortality rate reached 32.7% (51/156), and fractures represented the major orthopedic disease leading to euthanasia (80.4% - 41/51). The high number of traction equids attended (90 animals - 58%) indicates the still frequent use of these animals in large urban centers. The high mortality rate in this category (50% - 45/90), representing 90.1% (45/51) of all deaths, reveals the need for developing public policies prohibiting horses from circulating in urban areas while also improving their welfare in the rural area. We reiterate the importance of retrospective studies for identifying risk factors, proposing management changes and creating policies to avoid animal suffering and financial losses.O presente estudo objetivou estabelecer a prevalência de lesões ortopédicas e os principais achados clínico-epidemiológicos em equídeos encaminhados ao Hospital de Veterinário de Grandes Animais da Universidade de Brasília (HVET-UNB), durante o período de dois anos (março de 2016 a fevereiro de 2018). Todos os registros de equídeos durante o período de 2 anos foram revisados; e casos de lesões ortopédicas selecionados. Os animais foram divididos em dois grupos: animais de tração e outras atividades. O diagnóstico definitivo foi obtido por avaliação física e métodos diagnósticos auxiliares (radiografia e ultrassonografia). No período de dois anos, 438 equídeos foram encaminhados para o HVET-UNB, onde as injúrias ortopédicas foram responsáveis por 34% (156 casos) dos atendimentos. Destes casos, 151 (96,8%) eram equinos, quatro (2,6%) muares e um (0,6%) asinino. Noventa (58%) foram equídeos de tração e 66 (42%) utilizados em outras atividades equestres. Em relação ao gênero, 45,5% (71/156) eram fêmeas, e, 54,5% (85/156), machos. Os membros torácicos foram os mais acometidos (51,9% - 81/156), seguidos dos membros pélvicos (41,1% - 64/156) e coluna vertebral (7% - 11/156). Além disso, 75% (117/156) apresentaram algum grau de claudicação, enquanto 25% (39/156) não apresentaram alterações de dor ou na marcha. As três principais lesões ortopédicas foram as osteopatias (40,4% - 63/156), tendinopatias (25,6% - 40/156) e artropatias (13,5% - 21/156). Contando com menor frequência houve lesões digitais (9% - 14/156), musculares (6,4% - 10/156) e ligamentares (5,1% - 8/156). A mortalidade total atingiu 32,7% (51/156), e as fraturas representaram a principal doença ortopédica causando eutanásia (80,4% - 41/51). O grande número de equídeos de tração atendidos (n=90 - 58%) mostra o uso ainda frequente desses animais em grandes centros urbanos. A alta taxa de mortalidade nessa categoria (50% - 45/90), representando 90,1% (45/51) de todos os óbitos, revela a necessidade de desenvolvimento de políticas públicas que proíbam a circulação desses equídeos em áreas urbanas e também melhorem sua condição de bem-estar na área rural. Reiteramos a importância de estudos retrospectivos na identificação de fatores de risco, proposição de mudanças na gestão e políticas para evitar o sofrimento dos animais e perdas financeiras.Sociedade de Medicina Veterinária do Estado do Rio de Janeiro.2019-06-25info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionpeer reviewedAvaliado pelos paresapplication/pdfhttps://rbmv.org/BJVM/article/view/95610.29374/2527-2179.bjvm095619Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Medicine; Vol. 41 No. 1 (2019); e095619Revista Brasileira de Medicina Veterinária; v. 41 n. 1 (2019); e0956192527-21790100-2430reponame:Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Medicineinstname:Sociedade de Medicina Veterinária do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (SOMVERJ)instacron:SBMVenghttps://rbmv.org/BJVM/article/view/956/948Copyright (c) 2019 Igor Louzada Moreira, Rita Cássia Campebell, Antonio Raphael Teixeira-Neto, Antonio Carlos Lopes Câmarainfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessMoreira, Igor LouzadaCampebell, Rita CássiaTeixeira-Neto, Antonio RaphaelCâmara, Antonio Carlos Lopes2020-12-23T17:24:50Zoai:ojs.rbmv.org:article/956Revistahttps://rbmv.org/BJVMONGhttps://rbmv.org/BJVM/oaicontato.rbmv@gmail.com2527-21790100-2430opendoar:2020-12-23T17:24:50Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Medicine - Sociedade de Medicina Veterinária do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (SOMVERJ)false |
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Orthopedic injury in 156 equids in Federal District, Midwestern Brazil Injúrias ortopédicas em 156 equídeos no Distrito Federal, Centro-Oeste do Brasil |
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Orthopedic injury in 156 equids in Federal District, Midwestern Brazil |
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Orthopedic injury in 156 equids in Federal District, Midwestern Brazil Moreira, Igor Louzada Arthropathies fractures tendinopathies retrospective study. Arthropathies fractures tendinopathies retrospective study |
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Orthopedic injury in 156 equids in Federal District, Midwestern Brazil |
title_full |
Orthopedic injury in 156 equids in Federal District, Midwestern Brazil |
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Orthopedic injury in 156 equids in Federal District, Midwestern Brazil |
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Orthopedic injury in 156 equids in Federal District, Midwestern Brazil |
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Orthopedic injury in 156 equids in Federal District, Midwestern Brazil |
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Moreira, Igor Louzada |
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Moreira, Igor Louzada Campebell, Rita Cássia Teixeira-Neto, Antonio Raphael Câmara, Antonio Carlos Lopes |
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Campebell, Rita Cássia Teixeira-Neto, Antonio Raphael Câmara, Antonio Carlos Lopes |
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Moreira, Igor Louzada Campebell, Rita Cássia Teixeira-Neto, Antonio Raphael Câmara, Antonio Carlos Lopes |
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Arthropathies fractures tendinopathies retrospective study. Arthropathies fractures tendinopathies retrospective study |
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Arthropathies fractures tendinopathies retrospective study. Arthropathies fractures tendinopathies retrospective study |
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The present study aimed to establish the prevalence of orthopedic injuries and main clinical-epidemiological findings in equids referred to the Large Animal Veterinary Teaching Hospital of the Universidade de Brasília (HVET-UNB), during a 2-year period (March 2016 to February 2018). All equids records during the 2-year period were reviewed to select the orthopedic injury cases. Animal records were divided into two groups: traction animals and those participating in other equestrian activities. Definitive diagnosis, reached by means of physical evaluation and ancillary diagnostic (radiography and ultrasonography) methods, showed that 34% (156 cases) of the referred 438 equids, presented some sort of orthopedic disorders in the two-year period. Of these cases, 151 (96.8%) were horses, four (2.6%) mules, and one (0.6%) donkey. Ninety (58%) were traction horses and 66 (42%) participated in other equestrian activities, while 45.5% (71/156) were females and 54.5% (85/156), males. Forelimbs were the most affected (51.9% - 81/156), followed by hind limbs (41.1% - 64/156) and vertebral column disorders (7% - 11/156). Furthermore, 75% (117/156) presented some degree of lameness while 25% (39/156) had no pain or gait alterations. The three major orthopedic injuries were bone disorders (40.4% - 63/156), tendinopathies (25.6% - 40/156) and arthropathies (13.5% - 21/156) while the digital (9% - 14/156), muscle (6.4% - 10/156) and ligament (5.1% - 8/156) injuries were observed less frequently. Total mortality rate reached 32.7% (51/156), and fractures represented the major orthopedic disease leading to euthanasia (80.4% - 41/51). The high number of traction equids attended (90 animals - 58%) indicates the still frequent use of these animals in large urban centers. The high mortality rate in this category (50% - 45/90), representing 90.1% (45/51) of all deaths, reveals the need for developing public policies prohibiting horses from circulating in urban areas while also improving their welfare in the rural area. We reiterate the importance of retrospective studies for identifying risk factors, proposing management changes and creating policies to avoid animal suffering and financial losses. |
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