Carpenter Ryan, Baxter Gary
Colorado State University, USA.
Compend Contin Educ Vet. 2011 Apr;33(4):E3.
Injuries involving the pastern region are a common source of lameness in many types of performance horses. Knowledge of the common breed- and activity-associated injuries can aid veterinarians in making an accurate diagnosis because injuries of the pastern region are often breed- or use-specific. The differential diagnosis for disorders of the pastern region includes osteoarthritis, osteochondrosis, fractures, infection, and soft tissue injuries. In general, soft tissue injuries of the pastern region can be difficult to diagnose, and affected horses have a reasonable chance of returning to their intended uses; osseous injuries are typically easier to diagnose and have a good prognosis if arthrodesis is an option.
在许多类型的竞技马匹中，涉及系部区域的损伤是跛行的常见原因。了解常见的与品种和活动相关的损伤，有助于兽医进行准确诊断，因为系部区域的损伤通常具有品种或用途特异性。系部区域疾病的鉴别诊断包括骨关节炎、骨软骨病、骨折、感染和软组织损伤。一般来说，系部区域的软组织损伤可能难以诊断，受影响的马匹有合理的机会恢复到预期用途；骨性损伤通常更容易诊断，如果可以选择关节固定术，则预后良好。
