Osteochondrosis

These conditions are commonly referred to as osteochondrosis (OCD) and have a tremendous economic impact on the equine industry. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Bessie had osteochondrosis, an orthopedic disease that was hindering the blood supply to her bones. ❋ Zane (2010)

Eventually, osteochondrosis in any of these forms can cause lameness and arthritis. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Conformation also has a role to play in osteochondrosis development. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This occurs when the joint surfaces of spinal vertebrae develop osteochondrosis lesions. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Excess energy intake (120\% of National Research Council -- NRC -- requirements) has been correlated with osteochondrosis. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Other problems that develop due to nutritional inconsistencies during growth include osteochondrosis and wobbler syndrome. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In more than half of the cases, osteochondrosis is present in bilateral (both front or hind) joints, although obvious signs might only show up in one. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Signs include varying degrees of lameness, distention (swelling) of the affected joint, and reluctance to flex the limb, especially when osteochondrosis develops in the hocks and / or stifles. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A diet that is low in copper also increases the development of osteochondrosis. ❋ Unknown (2009)

More than 60\% of horses diagnosed with osteochondrosis show clinical signs prior to their first birthday. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Bramlage briefly discussed another study of cartilage healing in horses with naturally occurring osteochondrosis and others with experimentally induced fractures. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The 10 sessions will begin with McIlwraith's discussion of disease processes of soft tissue and how they contribute to osteochondrosis. ❋ Unknown (2009)

One possible cause of the appearance of your daughter's spine is Scheurmann's disease, or juvenile osteochondrosis (an abnormality in the bony and cartilagenous structure of joints, in this case the vertebrae) of the spine. ❋ Unknown (2009)

(showing no signs of osteochondrosis dissecans or degenerative joint disease). ❋ Unknown (2009)