Scheuermann's disease: an update.

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Abstract

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 13. Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract. 2017 Aug;33(2):379-396. doi: 10.1016/j.cveq.2017.03.010. Surgical Management of Osteochondrosis in Foals. Ortved KF(1). Author information: (1)Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania, 382 West Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348, USA. Electronic address: kortved@vet.upenn.edu. Osteochondrosis is common in young, athletic horses. Some lesions respond to conservative therapy. Surgical management is the mainstay of treatment. Arthroscopic debridement is useful in the femoropatellar joint, tarsocrural joint, fetlock joint, and shoulder joint. Debridement is associated with good outcomes, except in the shoulder joint. Osteochondrosis lesions in the elbow may be difficult to access arthroscopically, thereby transosseous debridement. Surgical management of subchondral cystic lesions of the medial femoral condyle consists of debridement, debridement with grafting, transcondylar screws, and intralesional corticosteroid injection. Surgical management is indicated with lameness and persistent effusion, and in many horses intended for athletic use. Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2017.03.010