Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most important chronic musculoskeletal disorder in horses. Joint pain (often intermittent) is one of the hallmarks of OA and the major cause of lameness.
Numerous processes in the course of OA can contribute to joint pain and very rarely can the precise tissue origin of pain be identified. Synovitis is an important factor, activating mechanoreceptors through joint effusion, swelling and/or fibrosis, and nocireceptors through direct chemical stimulation.
Numerous processes in the course of OA can contribute to joint pain and very rarely can the precise tissue origin of pain be identified. Synovitis is an important factor, activating mechanoreceptors through joint effusion, swelling and/or fibrosis, and nocireceptors through direct chemical stimulation.
Original language | English |
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Pages | 102-104 |
Publication status | Published - 23 May 2014 |
Event | XV Conf. Annual Associaçào Brasileira dos Médicos Veterinários de Equídeos. - Campos do Jordão, Brazil Duration: 23 May 2014 → 25 May 2014 |
Conference
Conference | XV Conf. Annual Associaçào Brasileira dos Médicos Veterinários de Equídeos. |
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Country/Territory | Brazil |
City | Campos do Jordão |
Period | 23/05/14 → 25/05/14 |