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OCD Surgery: determining success

OCD Surgery: determining success

Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) is a common condition affecting young and growing horses that results in a fragment or fragments of cartilage (and associated underlying bone) within the joint that is damaged and often unattached from the parent bone. While much research has been focused on defining the exact mechanisms of why and how horses develop […]

Stifle Issues

Stifle Issues

The stifle of the horse is the largest joint, the most complex and often the most difficult to manage when there is a problem within that joint. The stifle joint of the horse is anatomically comparable to the knee joint of a human. The stifle joint is comprised of 4 bones: the femur, tibia, patella […]