Difference between revisions of "Cervicospinal Arthropathy"

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#redirect[[Cervical Vertebral Stenotic Myelopathy]]
*Usually presents in first two years of life
 
*Mainly in fast growing thouroughbreds
 
*Most common site is C3-C4, can occur anywhere
 
*Abnormal laxity between the vertebrae + cervical vertebral malformation may be evident
 
*[[Musculoskeletal Terminology - Pathology|Osteophyte formation]] at edges of synovial components of joint
 
*Some due to stenosis of neural canal later in life (1-4 years of age)
 
*Clinical signs:
 
**Ataxia - hindlimbs more affected
 
*Presumed cause is rapid growth
 
 
 
[[Category:Joints - Degenerative Pathology]]
 

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