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Chip Fracture
Osteochondral Fracture
Osteochondral(chip) fractures
Symptoms
Lameness
Fetlock effusion
Diagnosis
History
Clinical signs
Physical exam
Radiography
Nuclear Scintigraphy
Support
Therapies
Therapies
Details
Surgery
Needed to remove the osteochondral fragments, usually with arthroscopy
Stabilization
Stall rest
Anti-inflammatories
Prevention
Prognosis
Very good if the chip is diagnosed and removed soon after injury.
Scientific Research
General Overviews
Kim A. Sprayberry, N. Edward Robinson
Robinsons Current Therapy in Equine Medicine, 7th Edition
Elsevier Health Sciences.
2015
David R. Hodgson, Catherine McGowan, & Kenneth McKeever
The Athletic Horse, 2nd Edition
Elsevier Health Sciences.
2014
McAuliffe, S. B
Knottenbelt and Pascoes Color Atlas of Diseases and Disorders of the Horse
Elsevier Health Sciences.
2014
Geographical Distribution
Also Consider
Osteoarthritis (oa)