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ArticleScientific reports2022

Novel arthrocentesis approaches to the carpal joint of the Dromedary Camel (Camelus dromedarius).

Fransina Christina King, Adnan Aldarwich, Maha Hammoud, Robert Barigye, Turke Shawaf, Ahmad Al Aiyan

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Fransina Christina KingDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, College of Food and Agriculture, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE.
Adnan AldarwichDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, College of Food and Agriculture, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE.
Maha HammoudDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, College of Food and Agriculture, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE.
Robert BarigyeDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, College of Food and Agriculture, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE.
Turke ShawafDepartment of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Hasa, Saudi Arabia.
Ahmad Al AiyanDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, College of Food and Agriculture, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE. a.alaiyan@uaeu.ac.ae.

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Abstract

The knowledge gap regarding the topography and anatomy of the dromedary's carpal joint must be bridged to improve diagnostic and treatment procedures such as ultrasonography, arthrocentesis, and arthroscopy. Thirty-five distal forelimbs were harvested from 21 dromedaries and studied through gross dissection, casting, ultrasonography, and computerized tomography. Representative three-dimensional models of the joint cavities, recesses, and pouches were obtained using various casting agents. The safety and feasibility of different arthrocentesis approaches were evaluated. This study provides a detailed description of dorsally located joint recesses and palmarly located joint pouches. The dorsomedial and dorsolateral approach is recommended for arthroscopy and arthrocentesis of the radiocarpal and intercarpal joint when the carpus is flexed. However, caution must be exercised during these approaches to prevent needle injury to the articulating cartilage. Caution is necessary to prevent the formation of inadvertent communication between the dorsally located tendon sheaths and joint cavities. Arthrocentesis via the lateral approach to the lateropalmar pouch is the most favourable approach for the radiocarpal joint. A subtendinous synovial bursa was found between the lateropalmar pouch of the radiocarpal joint and the extensor carpi ulnaris muscle. The subtendinous synovial bursa must be considered during the lateral arthrocentesis approach. The palmar approach is not recommended for arthrocentesis due to the high risk of injury to nerves, veins, and arteries located palmarly.

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Carpal JointsAnimalsArthrocentesisCamelusForelimbWrist Joint

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