title: Nonsurgical treatment of cubital subchondral cyst-like lesions in horses: seven cases (1983-1987).
abstract: Subchondral cyst-like lesions of the cubital joint were diagnosed in 7 horses at the teaching hospital between 1983 and 1987. Diagnosis of the lesions was made by administration of intra-articular local anesthesia and/or radiographically. Initial treatment for all horses consisted of stall rest for 60 to 90 days. In addition, 2 horses were administered sodium hyaluronate intra-articularly, 1 horse was given injections of polysulfated glycosaminoglycans IM, and 1 horse was given phenylbutazone orally. Follow-up information was compiled 6 weeks to 4 years after initial examination. At the time of follow-up inquiry, 6 horses were sound for intended use and only 1 horse became lame when exercised. A logical approach to choice of surgical or nonsurgical treatment is proposed on the basis of these findings and those reported in the literature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610-0136.
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Hopen
authors.forename: P T
authors.initials: PT
authors.lastname: Colahan
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Turner
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Nixon
mesh_terms: D000772:Anesthesia, Local / Q000662:veterinary; D000818:Animals; D001845:Bone Cysts / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005552:Forelimb; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006736:Horses; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies