Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Technique for equine cervical articular process joint injection.
- Journal:
- Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association
- Year:
- 2004
- Authors:
- Mattoon, John S et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Horses can experience stiffness or pain in their necks due to wear and tear or abnormal growths in the joints of their cervical spine. One way to help relieve this pain is by injecting a type of medication called corticosteroids directly into the affected joint. This procedure is usually done with the help of ultrasound, which allows the veterinarian to see the joint clearly and guide the needle accurately. The joint has a distinct appearance on the ultrasound, making it easier to locate. This technique can provide temporary relief from the symptoms.
Abstract
Degenerative changes and osteochondrosis of articular processes are common sources of stiffness or pain in the equine cervical spine. Temporary relief of the clinical signs related to these maladies may be achieved by injecting corticosteroids into the joint. This is routinely done by ultrasound-guided needle placement. The cervical articular processes and joint form an easily identifiable sonographic landmark, a step-like echogenic surface described as having the appearance of a "chair."
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Search related cases →Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15200263/