Technique for equine cervical articular process joint injection |
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| Authors: | John S Mattoon DVM Wm Tod Drost DVM Michael R Grguric MS DVM Danelle M Auld RDMS Stephen M Reed DVM |
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| Institution: | Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Ohio State University, 601 Vernon L. Tharp Street, Columbus, OH 43210 |
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| 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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| Keywords: | cervical spine equine facet injection horse osteoarthrosis technique ultrasound |
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