Cervicospinal Arthropathy

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  • = "Wobbler" in horses
  • 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
  • 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