Osteoarthritis

Incidence and risk factors of surgical site infection and septic arthritis after elective arthroscopy in horses

Septic arthritis was more likely in the presence of surgical site infection and younger age

Frequency distribution of osteochondral fragmentation of the dorsoproximal articular surface of the proximal phalanx in racing Thoroughbreds in the UK

Most frequently medially and in the forelimbs. Sidedness was not demonstrated.

Effect of arthroscopic lavage and repeated intra-articular administrations of antibiotic in adult horses and foals with septic arthritis

Synovial nucleated cell counts and total protein concentrations decreased with treatment

Treatment of septic arthritis of the coxofemoral joint in 12 foals

Effective a combination of arthroscopic lavage and the use of systemic and local antimicrobials

Equine meniscal degeneration is associated with medial femorotibial osteoarthritis

Meniscal degeneration significantly correlated with OA severity in the equine medial femorotibial joint

Validation of the ultrasonographic assessment of the femoral trochlea epiphyseal cartilage in foals at osteochondrosis predilected sites with MRI and histology

Ultrasonographic examination is a promising, practical tool for screening subclinical osteochondrosis and monitoring and managing lesions

Retrospective analysis of factors associated with outcome of proximal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis in 82 horses including Warmblood and Thoroughbred sport horses and Quarter Horses (1992-2014).

Favourable outcome for return to the intended use and athletic competition

Arthrodesis of the equine centrodistal and tarsometatarsal joints using a single modified kerf-cut cylinder

The surgical approach and placement were successfully achieved with minimal signs of postoperative pain and a short rehabilitation time period in normal horses.

An alternative, direct approach for arthroscopic removal of osteochondral fragments in the dorsal pouch of the proximal intertarsal joint of horses

A direct approach for arthroscopic removal of OC fragments of the PIJ using a third portal into this joint, without resection of the membrane between the TCJ and PIJ is a good alternative for removal of fragments at this site

Arthroscopic removal of discrete palmar carpal osteochondral fragments in horses: 25 cases (1999–2013)

Good prognosis for horses treated with arthroscopic removal of palmar carpal osteochondral fragments. Early intervention is recommended.