Ringbone is the designation of the exostosis which is found on the coronet and in the digital and phalangeal regions. ❋ Charles B. Michener (1877)
Congenital deformity had given his face a crazed top-heaviness, for while he was so undershot that his upper gum hung in air, his forehead was so distended by exostosis that it all but hid his eyes. ❋ Aldiss, Brian (1959)
While an exostosis involving any one of the splint bones, even when directly caused by an injury, is called a "splint," the term is employed here, in reference to exostoses not due to direct injury such as in contusions. ❋ John Victor Lacroix (N/A)
It is a misnomer, in a sense, and the veterinarian is frequently obliged to spend considerable time with his clients in order to convince them that a spherodial exostosis of the proximal phalanx, in certain cases, is in reality "ringbone," even though there exists no exostosis which completely encircles the affected bone. ❋ John Victor Lacroix (N/A)
Also, the extent or area of the base of an exostosis as well as its exact position, needs be determined before one may estimate the probable outcome in any case, -- whether treatment should be encouraged or discouraged by the practitioner. ❋ John Victor Lacroix (N/A)
Rarefying degenerative changes manifested by exostosis involving the phalanges of the young, causing ringbone, are fairly common in occurrence throughout this country. ❋ John Victor Lacroix (N/A)
Lameness usually precedes the formation of exostosis, though cases are observed wherein an exostosis is present and no lameness is manifested and no history of the previous existence of lameness is available. ❋ John Victor Lacroix (N/A)
Many cases are treated successfully in draft types of animals (where the subjects are not kept at work that occasions serious irritation to the affected parts) by blistering the exostosis repeatedly and allowing the animals to continue in service. ❋ John Victor Lacroix (N/A)
Periarticular ringbone may, because of the size and location of the exostosis, constitute a condition which cannot be relieved in any way in one case, and in another, because of the manner of distribution of such osseous deposits, the condition may be such that prompt recovery will follow proper treatment. ❋ John Victor Lacroix (N/A)
A sequel to this form of injury is a circumscribed periostitis at the site of attachment of the ligaments and frequently the formation of an exostosis -- ringbone -- results. ❋ John Victor Lacroix (N/A)
Before there is evidence of an exostosis, diagnosis of ringbone is not easy, for it is then a problem of detecting the presence of a ligamentous sprain, periostitis, or osteitis. ❋ John Victor Lacroix (N/A)
With the _traumatic_ form of ringbone, all consequences, as to the size and form the exostosis is to assume, depend upon the nature and extent of the injury. ❋ John Victor Lacroix (N/A)
If situated rather high and extending anterior to the hock, there is less likelihood of recovery resulting than where an exostosis is confined to the lower row of tarsal bones. ❋ John Victor Lacroix (N/A)
By this term is meant a condition where there exists an exostosis which involves usually the second (inner small) and third (large) metacarpal bones. ❋ John Victor Lacroix (N/A)
Later, unless an unusually large exostosis is formed, which may cause a constant irritation due to its size and juxtaposition to the carpus, lameness is discontinued. ❋ John Victor Lacroix (N/A)
In _articular_ ringbone as soon as there is developed an exostosis, it occupies a position on the dorsal (anterior) part of the articulation and extends around the sides of the joint. ❋ John Victor Lacroix (N/A)
In order to ascertain the extent and exact location of a tumor, an exostosis, or other enlargements, the diagnostician, here also, needs to be in possession of a trained tactile sense and in addition if he be fortified with an accurate knowledge of normal anatomy and pathology, he is able to arrive at proper conclusions, when digital manipulations have been employed. ❋ John Victor Lacroix (N/A)
Hallux valgus, if severe and associated with marked exostosis or bunion. ❋ Unknown (1948)
By observing the internal surface of the hock from various suitable angles, such as from between the forelegs or directly behind the subject, one may note the presence of any ordinary exostosis. ❋ John Victor Lacroix (N/A)
Whereas, in cases where other treatment is begun early, there usually follows considerable diminution in the size of the exostosis. ❋ John Victor Lacroix (N/A)
