Degenerative disease of the distal interphalangeal joint and sesamoid bone in calves: 9 cases (1995–2004)

Mulon, Pierre‐Yves; Babkine, Marie; d’Anjou, Marc-André; Girard, Christiane; Desrochers, André

doi:10.2460/javma.234.6.794

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“…In another retrospective study, the occurrence of DJD was reported in the interphalangeal joint and in the sesamoid bone in calves (Mulon et al 2009). The degree of erosion of the articular cartilage varies with age, inflammation stage and mechanical factors (Shupe 1961).…”

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Degenerative joint disease in cattle and buffaloes in the Amazon region: a retrospective study

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Pesq. Vet. Bras. 34(9):845-850, setembro 2014 845 RESUMO.-[Doença articular degenerativa em bovinos e búfalos na Amazônia: estudo retrospectivo.] Foi realizado um estudo retrospectivo sobre os aspectos epidemiológicos e clínico-patológicos em bovinos e búfalos com doença articular degenerativa (DAD) no estado do Pará, Brasil. Durante os anos de 1999 a 2014 foram avaliados 11 bovinos e 24 bubalinos. Todos os animais atendidos com suspeita clínica de DAD foram submetidos a exame clínico do sistema locomotor. Foram necropsiados sete bovinos e oito bubalinos com sinais clínicos da enfermidade. Os sinais clínicos comuns observados em ambas as espécies foram claudicação crônica, andar rígido, alterações posturais, crepitações audíveis no membro acometido, decúbito prolongado, dificuldade para levantar, e emagrecimento progressivo. As lesões articulares evidenciadas na necropsia consistiram em irregularidade da superfície articular, presença de erosão na cartilagem articular e no tecido ósseo subjacente, proliferação de tecido ósseo periarticular com formação de osteófitos. Tanto nos bovinos como nos bubalinos as articulações mais acometidas foram as dos membros posteriores. Nos bubalinos, possivelmente o principal fator predisponente ao surgimento de DAD foi à deficiência de fósforo, ao contrário dos bovinos, nos quais os defeitos de conformação anatômica dos membros posteriores, traumas crônicos em virtude da atividade exercida, como a coleta de sêmen e a idade avançada, foram o que, possivelmente, contribuíram para surgimento da enfermidade. A retrospective study of the epidemiological and clinic-pathological aspects of cattle and buffaloes with degenerative joint disease (DJD) was conducted in the state of Pará, Brazil. From 1999 to 2014, eleven cattle and 24 buffaloes were evaluated. All the treated animals with suspected DJD underwent a clinical examination of the musculoskeletal system. In seven cattle and eight buffaloes with clinical signs of the disease postmortem examination was performed. The common clinical signs observed in both species were chronic lameness, stiff gait, postural changes, audible crackles in the affected limb, prolonged recumbency, difficulty in getting up and progressive weight loss. The lesions observed at necropsy were: irregular articular surfaces, erosion of the articular cartilage and the underlying bone tissue, and proliferation of the periarticular bone tissue with formation of osteophytes. The most affected joints in cattle and buffaloes wereof the hind limb. In buffaloes, the main predisposing factor to the onset of DJD was phosphorus deficiency. In cattle, defects of the anatomical conformation of the hind limbs, chronic trauma due to the activities performed, such as semen collection, and advanced age possibly contributed to the emergence of the disease.

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“…Concurrent secondary degenerative joint disease was observed in seven joints and this study could not corroborate the link between OC and degenerative joint disease. However, previous reports in cattle have indicated a strong developmental relationship between these two diseases [2,13,22]. Radiographic grading findings suggested that a grade 1/ grade 3 case and a grade 4 case with coexisting degenerative joint disease were sent to slaughter in comparison to grade 1 case, grade 2 cases and a grade 4 case with degenerative joint disease.…”

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“…Computed tomography (CT) is not routinely utilized in cattle due to economic constraints. Although it is uncommon to diagnose OC by CT so far, it can be a potential tool to visualize the existence and the degree of OC lesion in calves with unknown lameness according to a previous report showing its usefulness in degenerative joint disease in female calves [13]. The study suggested that the use of CT gave better understanding of changes in the bones.…”

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Radiographic diagnosis and surgical management for successful outcomes for osteochondrosis in Japanese Black calves

Naik

Kirino

Uemura

et al. 2021

The Journal of Veterinary Medical Science

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Osteochondrosis (OC) is not well recognized in cattle. Japanese Black (JB) cattle are valued for their beef and studies regarding OC are scarce. Hence, the aim of this study was to retrospectively discuss clinical and radiographical findings, diagnosis and treatment options for OC in JB cattle for successful outcomes. Medical records of 11 calves affected with OC were reviewed, retrospectively. Clinical and radiographic findings, treatment and outcomes and postmortem examination findings were analyzed. All calves had lameness. Stifle (4/14) and tarsal (4/14) were the most affected joints. Subchondral bone lucencies were observed in all joints (14/14) and accompanied with sclerosis (10/14). Radiographic grading was performed in calves. Calves were treated surgically (8/11) or conservatively (1/11). Surgically treated calves were auctioned (5/8). Postmortem examination was performed (2/11). Gross findings revealed ulcerative lesion at articular surface. Histopathologically, cartilage layer was defected at lesion. Inflammation (2/2) and granulation tissue (1/2) was also observed. In conclusion, OC in JB cattle can be diagnosed on the basis of radiography with history and clinical signs in clinical setting. Surgery should be performed in mild cases for successful outcomes. A modified radiographic grading criteria for clinical cases may hold potential in evaluating prognosis and outcomes.

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Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System

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Veterinary Medicine

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Degenerative disease of the distal interphalangeal joint and sesamoid bone in calves: 9 cases (1995–2004)

Cited by 7 publications

References 14 publications

Degenerative joint disease in cattle and buffaloes in the Amazon region: a retrospective study

Degenerative joint disease in cattle and buffaloes in the Amazon region: a retrospective study

Radiographic diagnosis and surgical management for successful outcomes for osteochondrosis in Japanese Black calves

Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System

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