Equine Orthopaedics and Rheumatology Q&A 13
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The radiograph shows the left hind fetlock of a yearling Thoroughbred filly presented for left hindlimb lameness. There was no joint distension but the lameness was relieved by intra-articular analgesia of the metatarsophalangeal joint.
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What abnormalities are demonstrated? |
The diagnosis is osteoarthritis, associated with bone remodelling of the distal articular surface of the third metatarsal bone. |
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What, if any, treatment would you recommend to return this animal to soundness? | Intra-articular medication with sodium hyaluronate might be helpful, although the prognosis is poor. |
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