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This is Part 2 of a two-part series on osteoarthritis (OA) or Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) in horses. OA or DJD describe a type of arthritis in horses that involves progressive degradation or degeneration of joint cartilage. This incites a cycle of inflammation that results in further degenerative changes throughout the joint.
In horses, OA is often presumptively diagnosed based on physical exam and lameness exam. However, your veterinarian may still recommend diagnostic imaging, like x-rays or ultrasound, to further characterize the degenerative changes in and around the joint.
Breaking the cycle of inflammation is one of the key ways equine veterinarians manage OA. Controlling inflammation reduces pain and slows down disease progression. One of the most common and familiar therapies for OA is joint injections with corticosteroids.
In addition to reducing inflammation, several treatment strategies aim to facilitate the body’s natural reparative processes to promote cartilage healing. Intra-articular regenerative therapies, or those injected directly into the joint, are becoming more common and accessible to horse owners.
Join Dr. Fran Rowe, one of Mad Barn’s Veterinary Nutritionists, in learning more about osteoarthritis in horses! In this second video in a two-part series, Dr. Rowe will discuss how OA is diagnosed and the different treatment strategies typically used to manage horses with OA.
Be sure to check out Part 1 on the Pathology of Osteoarthritis in Horses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rs8JyS4fQHI
Interested in learning more about osteoarthritis and supporting joint health in horses? We have several blog articles online:
👉 https://madbarn.com/how-to-manage-arthritis-in-horses/
👉 https://madbarn.com/joint-injections-for-horses/
👉 https://madbarn.com/best-joint-supplements-for-horses/
Want to evaluate your horse’s diet? Follow this link to get connected with an equine nutritionist:
👉 https://madbarn.com/analyze-diet/?modal=show
Have ideas for topics to cover or questions about your horse’s health? We would love to hear from you! Please send any questions or comments to vet@madbarn.com
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