Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Suspected primary scapulohumeral osteoarthritis in two Miniature ponies.
- Journal:
- Australian veterinary journal
- Year:
- 2008
- Authors:
- Parth, R A et al.
- Affiliation:
- University of Melbourne Veterinary Clinic and Hospital · Australia
Plain-English summary
Two Miniature ponies were diagnosed with severe shoulder joint arthritis, which is a painful condition that can happen in smaller breeds due to a problem with the shoulder joint's structure. One pony showed unusual signs by refusing to lift either front leg and developed a strange way of walking, while the other pony was brought in because it couldn't put weight on one front leg. Unfortunately, neither pony responded well to pain relief, and both were put to sleep. A broken bone was found in one pony's shoulder joint area during examination.
Abstract
Two cases of severe scapulohumeral osteoarthritis in Miniature ponies are described, one bilateral and the other unilateral. The condition is thought to occur in miniature breeds as a result of scapulohumeral dysplasia. The presentation in one of the ponies was unusal: it refused to pick up either fore limb, with progression to a uniquely bizarre gait with narrow forelimb placement, an arched back and widely placed hindlimbs camped well forward under the body. The other pony was presented for an acute unilateral non-weight bearing forelimb lameness. Response to analgesia in both cases was poor and both ponies were euthanased. A pathological fracture was evident in one affected glenoid cavity.
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