New surgical treatments for osteochondritis dissecans and subchondral bone cysts.
Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) and subchondral bone cysts (SBCs) occur commonly and at many different locations in equine limbs and can lead to secondary osteoarthritis when left untreated. Depending on the location and extent of the lesion, arthroscopic surgical debridement may be an effective treatment for returning a horse to athletic soundness. In many cases, however, additional techniques to improve the healing response in bone and cartilage are needed so as to preserve articular function. Methods for improving cartilage repair (ie, restoration of damaged cartilage)or regeneration (ie, reformation or recreation of new articular cartilage) in select cases of OCD and SBCs are discussed.
Fortier
Lisa A
LA
Department of Clinical Sciences, Veterinary Medical College, C3-181, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA. laf4@cornell.edu
Nixon
Alan J
AJ
D000818:Animals; D001845:Bone Cysts / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D003646:Debridement / Q000662:veterinary; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006736:Horses; D010008:Osteochondritis Dissecans / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D016896:Treatment Outcome