Some Lameness Conditions Associated with the Shoulder and Elbow in Mature Sports Horses - Proceedings of AAEP Focus Meeting - Fort Collins, 2007
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Osteoarthritis (OA) of the elbow is relatively unusual and tends to be seen in older athletes. Often there is a prior history of trauma. The horse may resent manipulation of the elbow, but it is usually not possible to appreciate joint effusion. Lameness is often variable in degree, within and between examinations, and is usually worst on a hard surface, especially on a circle. Intra-articular analgesia results in improvement in lameness. Periarticular osteophyte formation, alterations in subchondral bone opacity and narrowing of joint space width may be seen radiographically. Care should be taken not to misinterpret as osteophytes normal bony lips on the dorsoproximal aspect of the radius.
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