title: The use of intra-articular corticosteroids in the horse: what is known on a scientific basis?
abstract: Intra-articular use of corticosteroids has become a recent focus (or re-focus) of attention in the Thoroughbred racing industry. This manuscript reviews the clinical use and scientific basis of intra-articular corticosteroid administration including catastrophic injury, articular cartilage degradation and the development of osteoarthritis (OA), as well as the timing of injection relative to racing.
authors: Gail Holmes, Equine Orthopaedic Research Center, Colorado State University, USA. wayne.mcilwraith@colostate.edu
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authors: McIlwraith
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000818:Animals; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006736:Horses; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones