## Overview This is the same developmental condition as osteochondrosis of the femoral trochlea: defective ossification of cartilage on the femoral trochlear ridges in the stifle of young horses. It produces effusion and lameness and is treated by arthroscopic debridement with a generally favorable outlook. ## Causes Disturbance in endochondral ossification. ## Diagnosis Radiographs of the stifle. ## Treatment Arthroscopy. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good. ## Prevention Controlled growth.
stifle effusion; lameness; radiographic evidence of trochlear osteochondrosis
## Overview This is the same developmental condition as osteochondrosis of the femoral trochlea: defective ossification of cartilage on the femoral trochlear ridges in the stifle of young horses. It produces effusion and lameness and is treated by arthroscopic debridement with a generally favorable outlook. ## Causes Disturbance in endochondral ossification. ## Diagnosis Radiographs of the stifle. ## Treatment Arthroscopy. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good. ## Prevention Controlled growth.
stifle effusion; lameness; radiographic evidence of trochlear osteochondrosis