Spondylosis in Horses: Clinical Features, Diagnostic Imaging Findings, Treatment and Outcome in 13 Horses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Back pain is a debilitating condition hampering horses' athletic careers. Thoracic spondylosis (TS), a known cause of back pain, leads to osteophytes formation across intervertebral joints. In horses, TS is poorly reported, with anecdotal signs and response to treatment.

Objectives

To report clinical presentation, diagnostic imaging findings, treatment and outcome in horses with TS.

Methods

The clinical records of horses diagnosed with TS between 2010 and 2023 were reviewed. Signalment, clinical and imaging findings, treatment, and outcome were analysed. Thoracic spondylosis was graded from 1 to 5. Grades, concurrent pathologies, treatment, and outcome were assessed. The median TS grade and number of lesions and outcome were compared using the Mann-Whitney

SUBMITTER: de Secondi C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11923389 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature