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Shoulder lameness in horses: An analysis of 58 suspected cases
Author(s) -
DYSON SUE
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
equine veterinary journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.82
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 2042-3306
pISSN - 0425-1644
DOI - 10.1111/j.2042-3306.1986.tb03531.x
Subject(s) - lameness , osteochondritis dissecans , medicine , osteochondritis , horse , subchondral bone , septic arthritis , surgery , osteoarthritis , arthritis , articular cartilage , pathology , biology , paleontology , alternative medicine , immunology
Summary The results of a detailed investigation of 58 horses with suspected shoulder lameness are described. Lameness was found to originate distal to the shoulder region in 22 horses. No diagnosis was reached in five horses. Genuine shoulder problems occurred in 29 horses. The clinical signs of shoulder lameness are described and contrasted with lower limb lameness. The limitations of currently available diagnostic techniques are discussed. Problems identified in the shoulder region included osteochondritis dissecans, subchondral bone cysts, arthrosis, fracture, luxation, septic arthritis and soft tissue damage. Some of the differences between osteochondritis dissecans and subchondral bone cysts are described and it is suggested that these are two separate conditions.