Intra-articular corticosteroid therapy in the horse.
Physiologic features of the equine diarthrodial joint and the effects of intra-articular corticosteroid therapy were investigated. It was concluded that intra-articular injection of corticosteroids may be beneficial when lesions are confined to soft tissues of the joint, excluding injuries involving joint laxity. Rest following therapy is important.
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000818:Animals; D002350:Carpus, Animal / Q000187:drug effects; D005552:Forelimb / Q000187:drug effects; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D006736:Horses; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D007596:Joints / Q000187:drug effects; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000187:drug effects
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones