Physitis: Difference between revisions
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*In horses | *In horses | ||
*Often associated with [[ | *Often associated with [[Angular Limb Deformity|angular limb deformity]] | ||
*Also called '''epiphysitis''' and '''physeal dysplasia''' | *Also called '''epiphysitis''' and '''physeal dysplasia''' | ||
*Problem of [[Bone & Cartilage Development - Anatomy & Physiology|endochondral ossification]] | *Problem of [[Bone & Cartilage Development - Anatomy & Physiology|endochondral ossification]] | ||
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**Excessive activity | **Excessive activity | ||
**Growth spurts | **Growth spurts | ||
*Histologically: (appearance similar to [[ | *Histologically: (appearance similar to [[Angular Limb Deformity|angular limb deformity]]) | ||
**Lateral aspect of radius | **Lateral aspect of radius | ||
***Thickened metaphyseal part of physeal cartilage | ***Thickened metaphyseal part of physeal cartilage | ||
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***Tension | ***Tension | ||
***-> Transverse [[Bones Fractures - Pathology|fractures]] and repair | ***-> Transverse [[Bones Fractures - Pathology|fractures]] and repair | ||
**Laxity of periarticular attachements in young foals allows [[ | **Laxity of periarticular attachements in young foals allows [[Angular Limb Deformity|angular limb deformity]]; not occuring in older foals and young horses | ||
**(Sustained trauma produces similar lesions) | **(Sustained trauma produces similar lesions) | ||