Technique for equine cervical articular process joint injection.
Degenerative changes and osteochondrosis of articular processes are common sources of stiffness or pain in the equine cervical spine. Temporary relief of the clinical signs related to these maladies may be achieved by injecting corticosteroids into the joint. This is routinely done by ultrasound-guided needle placement. The cervical articular processes and joint form an easily identifiable sonographic landmark, a step-like echogenic surface described as having the appearance of a "chair."
Mattoon
John S
JS
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Ohio State University, 601 Vernon L. Tharp Street, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.
Drost
Wm Tod
WT
Grguric
Michael R
MR
Auld
Danelle M
DM
Reed
Stephen M
SM
D000818:Animals; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006736:Horses; D007267:Injections / Q000662:veterinary*; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D011859:Radiography; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional / Q000662:veterinary*