TitleOsteochondritis Dissecans Development.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2017
AuthorsSemevolos, SA
JournalVet Clin North Am Equine Pract
Volume33
Issue2
Pagination367-378
Date Published2017 Aug
ISSN1558-4224
KeywordsAnimals, Biomarkers, Cartilage, Articular, Horse Diseases, Horses, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osteogenesis, Physical Conditioning, Animal, Synovial Fluid
Abstract

This article reviews current knowledge of osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) development in horses, including normal cartilage development, early osteochondrosis pathogenesis, and factors that result in healing or advancement to OCD fragments. Discussion includes current theories, detection, and therapeutic options.
DOI10.1016/j.cveq.2017.03.009
Alternate JournalVet Clin North Am Equine Pract
PubMed ID28551287