Published October 15, 1988 | Version v1
Journal article

Subchondral cyst-like lesions in the distal portion of the radius of four horses

Description

Four horses with subchondral cyst-like lesions in the medial radial facet of the distal portion of the radius were examined. Joint effusion and signs of pain from flexion of the antebrachiocarpal joint were not observed, but lameness was observed in 3 of the 4 horses. Regional nerve blocks and intra-articular anesthesia were used to localize the lesions, and conservative treatment resulted in soundness for performance

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
Journal Volume
193
Journal Issue
8
Journal Page Range
p. 949-952
ISSN
0003-1488

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
45110431
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
ANESTHESIA; BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY; BONE JOINTS; CYSTS; HORSES; PAIN; SKELETAL DISEASES; THERAPY
Descriptors DEC
ANIMALS; BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; MAMMALS; MEDICINE; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; ORGANS; PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES; RADIOLOGY; SKELETON; SYMPTOMS; VERTEBRATES

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Notes
FAO/AGRIS record; ARN: US8864933