The problem considered in this review is related to the frequent use of corticosteroids
(COs)(ie steroids) in the practice of equine medicine and surgery as a therapeutic strategy in …

Osteoarthritis (OA) of the tarsal joint, also known as bone spavin, is a progressive joint
disease that increases in severity with age. It is a significant cause of hind limb lameness …

Western performance disciplines are widely popular in North America, and some of these
sports are experiencing rapid international growth. Reining became a recognized sport by …

Background Osteoarthritis (OA) of the distal intertarsal (DIT) and tarsometatarsal (TMT) joints
occurs commonly. Synovial fluid (SF) biomarkers of collagen and bone turnover have …

Facilitated ankylosis using intra‐articular ethanol has been reported as a viable alternative
to proximal interphalangeal (PIP) arthrodesis for owners with financial constraints or …

The tarsus is an extremely complex joint made up of multiple articulations. Common
problems in athletic horses include osteoarthritis of the distal tarsal joints, osteochondrosis …

This report describes a case of pantarsal arthrodesis for the treatment of a comminuted
fracture and luxation of the equine tarsus using a locking compression plate (LCP). A 20 …

Escribir los agradecimientos de la tesis es un momento emocionante para mí, puesto que
tengo la fortuna de contar con muchas personas a las que daros las gracias por …

This chapter focuses on equine lameness of the proximal limb with particular focus on: the
carpus, the antebrachium, elbow, and humerus; the shoulder and scapula; the tarsus; tibia …

Characterization of a model of reversible foot lameness in the horse. Both forelimb hooves
were fitted with a circumferential clamp. After three baseline measurements utilizing a force …