Difference between revisions of "Equine Orthopaedics and Rheumatology Q&A 14"

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The most appropriate treatment is arthroscopic evaluation of the joint. <br>
 
The most appropriate treatment is arthroscopic evaluation of the joint. <br>
 
The diagnosis of osteochondritis dissecans, involving a large area of the medial aspect of the distal radius, was confirmed. The defect was debrided.
 
The diagnosis of osteochondritis dissecans, involving a large area of the medial aspect of the distal radius, was confirmed. The defect was debrided.
|l2= Osteochrondrosis
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|l2=Osteochondrosis
 
|q3=What is your prognosis?
 
|q3=What is your prognosis?
 
|a3= The prognosis in these cases is always guarded to poor. In a limited series of cases seen by the contributor, some degree of lameness has persisted associated with continued fragmentation of the distal radius.
 
|a3= The prognosis in these cases is always guarded to poor. In a limited series of cases seen by the contributor, some degree of lameness has persisted associated with continued fragmentation of the distal radius.

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A six-month old Thoroughbred foal presented with lameness of the right carpus associated with effusion of the right antebrachiocarpal joint. The dorsolateral-palmaromedial oblique radiograph of this area is illustrated.


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