Cartilage Therapy & Repair in Equine Athletes

The status of articular cartilage often defines the level, progression and subsequent prognosis of joint disease in both human and equine athletes. While methods to diagnose equine cartilage defects have significantly improved over the last decade, articular cartilage damage and ensuing osteoarthritis (OA) remain a challenge to treat. Two categories of surgical options for cartilage repair in the horse are typically considered: palliative, reparative/restorative. Palliative surgical care consists of arthroscopic debridement and lavage, while reparative options involve the use of marrow stimulation techniques.
Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research