Computed tomography of the equine temporohyoid joint: Association between imaging changes and potential risk factors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Temporohyoid osteoarthropathy (THO) is characterised by bone proliferation and cartilage ossification caused by infectious and degenerative conditions, amongst others.

Objectives

To describe the variable appearance of the temporohyoid joint (THJ) on computed tomography (CT) and investigate associations between CT changes and potential risk factors.

Study design

Cross-sectional study.

Methods

Head CT examinations were assessed. A grading system was developed for osseous proliferation (grade 0 [normal] to 3 [severe]) and tympanohyoid cartilage change (grade 0 [normal] to 3 [complete ossification]). Grades were also summed to create an overall sum grade. Ordinal logistic regression was performed to produce a multivariable model that assessed the associa

SUBMITTER: Dash RF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12699099 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature