The Incidence of Bony Fragments and Osteochondrosls in the Metacarpo- and Metatarsophalangeal Joints of Standardbred Trotters a Radiographic Study

Frequency distribution of osteochondral fragmentation of the dorsoproximal articular surface of the proximal phalanx in racing Thoroughbreds in the UK

“…There was no significant difference in gender distribution between the current study group and previous series . In accordance with all previous studies of both racing (Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses and Standardbreds) and nonracing breeds , the present study found fragmentation of the dorsoproximal margin of P1 to occur most frequently medially in both fore‐ and hindlimbs, although variations with respect to limb distribution are evident between geographical populations and breeds.…”

“…The higher incidence of forelimb dorsoproximal P1 fragmentation in the present series (89.2%) is similar to that of previous studies of racehorses (Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses and Standardbred Trotters), which ranged from 88.0 to 97.7% , and may be linked to the greater peak force experienced by the forelimbs at work .…”

Prevalence of radiographic changes in yearling and 2‐year‐old Quarter Horses intended for cutting

“…(2003a). In Standardbreds, the prevalence of radiographic changes has been documented in groups of 753 (Grondahl 1992) and 124 (Alvarado et al . 1989) yearlings.…”

Diagnostic and surgical arthroscopy of the metacarpophalangeal and metatarsophalangeal joints

“…The condition was initially described as OCD of the sagittal ridge of the third metacarpal and metatarsal bones (McIII/MtIII) (Yovich et al 1985), but this term has been modified after recognition that the disease process commonly extends onto the condyles of McIII and MtIII (McIlwraith & Vorhees 1990). In one radiographic study, OCD changes on the dorsal aspect of the sagittal ridge of McIII or MtIII was seen in 118/753 yearling Standardbred trotters with 61 forelimbs and 147 hind limbs affected (Groendahl 1992). In one radiographic study, OCD changes on the dorsal aspect of the sagittal ridge of McIII or MtIII was seen in 118/753 yearling Standardbred trotters with 61 forelimbs and 147 hind limbs affected (Groendahl 1992).…”

“…In one radiographic study, OCD changes on the dorsal aspect of the sagittal ridge of McIII or MtIII was seen in 118/753 yearling Standardbred trotters with 61 forelimbs and 147 hind limbs affected (Groendahl 1992). Dorsal bony fragments in the metacarpo-and metatarsophalangeal joints were diagnosed in 36 (4.8%) of 753 yearling Standardbred trotters on a radiographic survey (Groendahl 1992) and were seen in 34 forelimbs and 14 hind limbs. The treatment of this condition is described later in this chapter.…”