Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Osteochondritis Dissecans Development.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2017
- Authors:
- Semevolos, Stacy A
- Affiliation:
- Oregon State University · United States
- Species:
- horse
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.
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