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