Skeletal System of The Horse - Skeletal System Disorders

Skeletal System Disorders

  • Arthritis (horse)
    • Degenerative joint disease (DJD), such as bone spavin, ringbone, omarthritis
    • Inflammatory joint disease such as Carpitis (sprained knee), osselets
  • Bucked shins
  • Curb
  • Degenerative suspensory ligament desmitis (DSLD), and sprains of the suspensory ligament
  • Fractures
  • Locked kneecap (delayed patellar release or intermittent upward fixation of the patella)
  • Navicular disease
  • Osteochondrosis (horse)
  • Sesamoiditis
  • Splints

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