Radiological, vascular osteochondrosis occurs in the distal tarsus, and may cause osteoarthritis.
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DOI: 10.1111/evj.13432
Abstract: BACKGROUND Osteochondrosis occurs due to failure of the blood supply to growth cartilage. Osteochondrosis lesions have been identified in small tarsal bones and suggested to cause distal tarsal osteoarthritis, however; it has not been determined… read more here.
Keywords: tarsal; osteochondrosis lesions; osteoarthritis; distal tarsal ... See more keywords
Evaluation of the appearance of osteochondrosis lesions by two radiographic examinations in sport horses aged from 12 to 36 months
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0286213
Abstract: Osteochondrosis is a developmental orthopedic disease characterized by a defect of enchondral ossification. This pathological condition develops and evolves during growth and is influenced by various factors, in particular genetic and environmental. However, little research… read more here.
Keywords: sport horses; osteochondrosis; age; lesions two ... See more keywords