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Overview of Anatomy and Lameness in the Stifle of Horses
  by Robert N. Oglesby DVM

Introduction

Introduction » Anatomy » Localization and Diagnosis » Common Diseases » More Info 

This article discusses the anatomy of the stifle. Images are provided to help with the discussion. Then the diagnosis of lameness of the stifle is discussed. Links to related articles, scientific reports, and past forum discussions are also provided.
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      ~Last Updated: September 08, 2009;

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Discussions on Overview of Stifle Lameness
  Titles Subtopics Posts Updated
iconStifle Lameness question13 Mar 21, 10
iconStifle joint problem? lifts as if to cow kick, both back legs affectedOct 12, 09
iconLameness in Stifle d/t increase in estrogen production11 Jun 7, 09
iconArthritis and calcified lateral meniscus13 Aug 31, 09
iconIRAPApr 18, 09
iconMeniscus Injury in 10 yr old 18hd WarmbloodApr 10, 09
iconKicked in the Stifle27 Apr 4, 09
iconSevere Meniscus DamageDec 20, 08
iconMedial stifle joint: pushed out meniscusNov 13, 08
iconPrognosis in stifle lameness?Dec 15, 08
iconSuspected stifle lamenessAug 30, 08
iconStifle lameness21 Oct 14, 08
iconUpper Rear stifle problem???May 2, 08
iconSevere Stifle and Pelvis Injury in a pony 20 May 3, 08
iconSevere stifle injury?10 Nov 16, 07
iconUndiagnosed lameness12 Nov 8, 07
iconStifle-Stiringhalt or back? Oct 8, 07
iconStructures on outside of stifle?13 Oct 31, 07
iconRight hind lameness and pictures of mass15 Jun 11, 07
iconHitch in his get-alongApr 25, 07
iconDegeneration of the meniscal ligament32 May 29, 08
iconSwollen/weird looking stifle14 May 25, 07
iconChondroprotec/adequan stifle sore??Mar 13, 07
iconWhat is 'flattening on the frontal chondryle(sp)'?Jan 13, 07
iconStifle Joint Swelling-- how to recognize??Dec 23, 06
iconStifle? need help/ideasNov 11, 06
iconStifle lamenessJul 19, 06
iconStifle lameness-how far do I go?Jul 10, 06
iconStifle injury/Best course of action44 Jun 30, 06
iconStifle ConditioningMar 15, 06
iconStifle Issue?Dec 26, 05
iconFM....well, sort ofNov 21, 05
iconSudden lameness, ?stifle.Nov 6, 07
iconGrowth related Stifle problemsJul 20, 05
iconExploratory ArthroscopyJun 24, 05
iconExercising for UFPJun 15, 05
iconJoint Injection to Confirm Diagnosis?Apr 24, 05
iconStifle lock Feb 14, 05
iconSoft Tissue InjuryFeb 1, 05
iconStifle sprainNov 26, 04
iconSuspected stifle injurySep 2, 04
iconAnterior collateral ligament tearSep 21, 06
iconBone spur on 4yr old qhAug 11, 04
iconACL?Aug 7, 04
iconUntreated Stiffle Injury10 Jul 30, 04
iconSeasonal upper patellar fixationMay 19, 04
iconStifle Lameness should I be doing more?Dec 1, 03
iconHock motion jerkySep 29, 03
iconUltrasound for diagnosing Stifle InjurySep 26, 03
iconCruciate Ligament RuptureAug 8, 03
iconLocking stifle in aged horseJul 31, 03
iconPossible Fibrotic Myopathy??Jul 29, 03
iconUndiagnosed Stifle Injury TreatmentJun 8, 03
iconIs locked stifle painful to horse?Jun 6, 03
iconStifle lamenessJun 27, 04
iconArchived DiscussionsClick link to access data.
iconUFP from backing up or muscle loss?Jul 26, 04
iconRuptured cruciate and medial collateral ligmentsSep 25, 05
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