Artroskopowe leczenie zmian typu osteochondritis dissecans stawow konczyn u koni

Artroscopic treatment of 14 joints in 13 horses with osteochondritis dissecans was presented in this study. Arthroscopy surgical technique, clinical results, and post-operative therapy were described. Additionally, an intra-operative complication that was noted in one horse was presented. As a result of the conducted endoscopic surgeries, 12 horses fully regained their health and a normal walking movement was ascertained. In the case of one horse a problem with the removal of a loose bone fragment during artroscopy on the hoof joint was noted.