## Overview Ossification with aging refers to the normal or incidental mineralization of soft tissues or cartilage that occurs as horses get older. Examples include mineralization in ligaments or progressive ossification of certain cartilaginous structures. Many findings are asymptomatic and discovered on radiographs taken for other reasons. ## Causes Age-related change. ## Diagnosis Radiographic mineralization in an older horse without corresponding clinical signs. ## Treatment None if asymptomatic. Treat only if the finding is linked to pain. ## Recovery and Prognosis Not applicable for incidental findings. ## Prevention None.
radiographic mineralization in an older horse; often incidental and without clinical signs
## Overview Ossification with aging refers to the normal or incidental mineralization of soft tissues or cartilage that occurs as horses get older. Examples include mineralization in ligaments or progressive ossification of certain cartilaginous structures. Many findings are asymptomatic and discovered on radiographs taken for other reasons. ## Causes Age-related change. ## Diagnosis Radiographic mineralization in an older horse without corresponding clinical signs. ## Treatment None if asymptomatic. Treat only if the finding is linked to pain. ## Recovery and Prognosis Not applicable for incidental findings. ## Prevention None.
radiographic mineralization in an older horse; often incidental and without clinical signs