Inside the stifle: explaining injuries in horses within this joint …
2021年4月2日 · The femoropatellar joint is located at the front of the stifle, between the ridges at the bottom of the femur and the patellar (the equivalent of our kneecap). The femorotibial joint sits...
Equine stifle disorders (Proceedings) - dvm360
2008年10月1日 · Diseases of the femoropatellar joint include osteochondritis dessicans or traumatic fractures of the trochlear ridges. Patellar fractures can also occur secondary to external trauma. Fragmentation of the distal patella is a common sequela to …
Equine Stifle Lameness Problems – The Horse
2024年11月27日 · Rather, the trochleas articulate with the patella (a small, cartilage-covered bone colloquially referred to as the kneecap), forming the femoropatellar joint. The medial and lateral condyles...
Patellar Ligament Injuries in Horses
Patellar ligament injuries are rare but may be seen in jumping horses. The middle patellar ligament is the most commonly affected. Lameness is variable but may be severe in acute cases. Clinical signs are often subtle; femoropatellar joint effusion, periligamentous thickening, and edema are inconsistent findings.
Equine Stifle - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
In an estimated 65 percent of horses, the medial femorotibial compartment communicates with the femoropatellar joint through an open synovial fold over the distal aspect of the medial trochlear ridge. Alternatively, only 3 percent of horses have a communication between the lateral femorotibial compartment and femoropatellar joint. 5
Locking Stifle (Upward Fixation of the Patella) in Horses: Causes ...
2024年7月25日 · Femoropatellar Joint (FP): The area where the patella (kneecap) sits and slides smoothly over the femur (thigh bone). This joint helps the horse’s leg bend and straighten efficiently, playing a critical role in the horse’s gait and stride.
The Equine Stifle and Tarsus - Veterian Key
2016年5月27日 · Although osteochondrosis lesions develop early in life, osteochondrosis of the femoropatellar joint is a common radiographic finding in both young and older horses. 1–3,15,16 Lateromedial or caudolateral-craniomedial views are necessary to evaluate the femoral trochlea in young horses with synovial distention of the femoropatellar joint.
Disorders of the Stifle in Horses - Merck Veterinary Manual
The stifle is made up of the femorotibial and femoropatellar joints. It corresponds to the knee joint in humans. Disorders of the stifle include fractures, gonitis, dislocation, and bone cysts. Fracture of the Stifle
The stifle - The Horse Hub
2023年1月5日 · The medial femorotibial joint communicates with the femoropatellar joint in around 70% of horses. The communication is via a small slit-like opening between the medial femorotibial joint and the lowest part of the medial trochlear ridge of the femoropatellar joint.
Stifle: femoropatellar osteochondrosis in Horses (Equis)
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