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Osteochondritis dessicans and subchondral cystic lesions in draft horses: a retrospective study.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  9789673     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The clinical features, radiographic findings, treatment, and outcome in 51 draft horses with osteochondritis dessicans (OCD) or subchondral cystic lesions (SC) are reported. Clydesdale and Percheron were the most commonly affected breeds, and affected animals represented only 5% of the hospital population of draft horses. Horses were most frequently affected in the tibiotarsal joints and 73% (24 of 33 cases) of the horses with tibiotarsal effusion were affected bilaterally. Osteochondritis dessicans of the distal intermediate ridge was the most common lesion found in the tibiotarsal joint. The stifle was also frequently affected; 87% (13 of 15 cases) of horses with femoropatellar OCD only were lame, and lesions were most commonly located on the lateral trochlear ridge. Sixteen cases were managed conservatively, 30 received surgery, and 5 were euthanized. Lameness, effusion, or both clinical signs resolved in more than 50% of surgically treated cases, but clinical signs improved in 30% of conservatively-managed cases.
Authors:
C B Riley; W M Scott; J P Caron; P B Fretz; J V Bailey; S M Barber
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue vétérinaire canadienne     Volume:  39     ISSN:  0008-5286     ISO Abbreviation:  Can. Vet. J.     Publication Date:  1998 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1998-12-02     Completed Date:  1998-12-02     Revised Date:  2009-11-18    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0004653     Medline TA:  Can Vet J     Country:  CANADA    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  627-33     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Veterinary Anesthesiology, Radiology and Surgery, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Bone Cysts / physiopathology,  therapy,  veterinary*
Female
Horse Diseases / physiopathology,  therapy*
Horses
Male
Osteochondritis Dissecans / physiopathology,  therapy,  veterinary*
Retrospective Studies
Species Specificity
Treatment Outcome
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