Computed tomography of the equine elbow: A subchondral bone lesion in a novel location

Abstract

SummaryA yearling Oldenburg filly presented for acute severe forelimb lameness, localised to the cubital joint by intrasynovial anaesthesia. Computed tomographic examination of the elbow under general anaesthesia revealed a region of osseous resorption surrounded by a sclerotic rim within the medial epicondyle of the humerus. The lesion was confirmed via arthroscopy and treated with debridement and subsequent intra‐articular stem cell therapy. The authors describe a resorptive subchondral bone lesion in a previously undescribed location within the elbow.