Subchondral cystic lesions (osteochondrosis) of the femoral heads in a horse.
Bilateral subchondral cystic lesions of the femoral head in a horse resulted in lameness. The lesions had resulted in degenerative disease in the left coxofemoral joint. The cause of lameness was confirmed by use of intra-articular anesthesia, joint fluid analysis, and radiography. Subchondral cystic lesions involving the femoral head should be considered in the differential diagnosis of equine lameness localized in the upper portion of the hind limb.
Nixon
A J
AJ
Department of Surgical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Gainesville 32610-0116.
Adams
R M
RM
Teigland
M B
MB
D000818:Animals; D001845:Bone Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary*; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005270:Femur Head / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006736:Horses; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D010007:Osteochondritis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary*; D011859:Radiography