2002 · 26 citations · 3 references
Veterinary MedicineOrthopaedic SurgeryVeterinary SurgeryEquine MedicineEquine ScienceEquine SurgeryJoint DiseaseJoint SurgeryArthroscopic Surgical ApproachCartilage Surface FissuringCartilage Surface Integrity AssessmentCystic Bone LesionsFemoral Condyle Cartilage InjuryFemoral Condyle LesionsLesion Depth AssessmentSubchondral Cyst Evaluation
Arthroscopic debridement of cystic lesions of the medial femoral condyle in unraced Thoroughbred horses results in a high overall achievement of racing soundness. The amount of cartilage surface disrupted by the cyst seems to be a better indicator of racing success than radiographically assessed lesion depth. Authors’ addresses: Large Animal Veterinary Associates, El Cajon, CA 92019 (Sandler); Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, Lexington, KY 40580 (Bramlage, Embertson, Ruggles); and Equine Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523 (Frisbie). © 2002 AAEP.
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