Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Foals with shoulder joint issues - what helped them?
By Mason, T A & Maclean, A AĀ·Published in Equine veterinary journalĀ·1977Ā·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Osteochondrosis dissecans of the head of the humerus in two foals.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This study looked at two young horses (foals) that had a condition called osteochondrosis dissecans, which affects the shoulder joint. The problem was similar to what can be seen in dogs, but the specific details were different. The foals underwent surgery to clean out the damaged area, and after the procedure, they showed significant improvement in their condition. Overall, the treatment worked well for both foals.
Abstract
Two cases of osteochondrosis dissecans of the head of the humerus in foals are described. The lesions were gross compared with those seen in dogs. Arthrotomy and curettage of the affected area resulted in marked clinical improvement.
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