ArticleJournal of veterinary science2020
Ultrasound and clinical findings in the metacarpophalangeal joint assessment of show jumping horses in training.
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- Systematic review and meta-analysis of positive long-term effects after intra-articular administration of orthobiologic therapeutics in horses with naturally occurring osteoarthritis.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2023Review
- 2D-SWE of the Metacarpophalangeal Joint Capsule in Horses.Veterinary sciences · 2022Article
- Effects of oral treatment with chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine in an experimental model of metacarpophalangeal osteoarthritis in horses.BMC veterinary research · 2022Article
- Osteoarthritis: a common disease that should be avoided in the athletic horse's life.Animal frontiers : the review magazine of animal agriculture · 2022Article
- Elastosonographic features of the metacarpophalangeal joint capsule in horses.BMC veterinary research · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundPhysical exercise is known to cause significant joint changes. Thus, monitoring joint behavior of athletic horses is essential in early disorders recognition, allowing the proper management.
objectivesThe aims of this study were to determine the morphological patterns, physical examination characteristics and ultrasound findings of show jumping horses in training and to establish a score-based examination model for physical and ultrasound follow-ups of metacarpophalangeal joint changes in these animals.
methodsA total of 52 metacarpophalangeal joints from 26 horses who were initially in the taming stage were evaluated, and the horses' athletic progression was monitored. The horses were evaluated by a physical examination and by B-mode and Doppler-mode ultrasound examinations, starting at time zero (T0), which occurred concomitantly with the beginning of training, and every 3 months thereafter for a follow-up period of 18 months.
resultsThe standardized examination model revealed an increase in the maximum joint flexion angles and higher scores on the physical and ultrasound examinations after scoring was performed by predefined assessment tools, especially between 3 and 6 months of evaluation, which was immediately after the horses started more intense training. The lameness score and the ultrasound examination score were slightly higher at the end of the study.
conclusionsThe observed results were probably caused by the implementation of a training regimen and joint adaptation to physical conditioning. The joints most likely undergo a pre-osteoarthritic period due to work overload, which can manifest in a consistent or adaptive manner, as observed during this study. Thus, continuous monitoring of young athlete horses by physical and ultrasound examinations that can be scored is essential.
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