## Overview Osteochondrosis of the femoral trochlea is abnormal cartilage development on the trochlear ridges of the femur within the stifle. It leads to flaps, fragments, or subchondral defects. Clinical signs in young horses include effusion and variable lameness. Treatment is arthroscopic. ## Causes Developmental disturbance of ossification. ## Diagnosis Stifle radiographs. ## Treatment Arthroscopic removal of abnormal tissue. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good. ## Prevention Growth management.
stifle swelling; hind-limb lameness in a young horse; radiographic trochlear lesions
## Overview Osteochondrosis of the femoral trochlea is abnormal cartilage development on the trochlear ridges of the femur within the stifle. It leads to flaps, fragments, or subchondral defects. Clinical signs in young horses include effusion and variable lameness. Treatment is arthroscopic. ## Causes Developmental disturbance of ossification. ## Diagnosis Stifle radiographs. ## Treatment Arthroscopic removal of abnormal tissue. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good. ## Prevention Growth management.
stifle swelling; hind-limb lameness in a young horse; radiographic trochlear lesions