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| − | ===Cervicospinal arthropathy=== | + | ===[[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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