Comparison of radiography,scintigraphy and ultrasonography in the diagnosis of patellar chondromalacia in a horse,confirmed by arthroscopy |
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| Authors: | J. McLellan S. Plevin P. D. Hammock G. BonenClark |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Ferguson and Hammock Equine Hospital, 6897 NW Hwy 225A, Ocala, Florida;2. PO Box 744, Williston, Florida 32696, USA.;3. Ocala Equine Hospital, Ocala, Florida;4. Countryside Veterinary Services, Louisville, Tennessee;5. Equine Sports Practitioners, Ocala, Florida, USA. |
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| Abstract: | Patellar chondromalacia is rarely reported in the horse. In this study, several noninvasive diagnostic modalities were combined to diagnose patellar chondromalacia in a horse, later confirmed by arthroscopy. Radiography failed to demonstrate pathology; nuclear scintigraphy localised the disease process to the left femoropatellar region; and ultrasonography identified pathological changes within the affected joint. It is possible that this disease is underreported in the literature due to the difficulty in accurately diagnosing the condition. |
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| Keywords: | horse patella chondromalacia cartilage stifle |
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