Does temporomandibular joint pathology affect performance in an equine athlete?. (24th November 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jørgensen, E.; Christophersen, M. T.; Kristoffersen, M.; Puchalski, S.; Verwilghen, D.
• Is Part Of: Equine veterinary education. Volume 27:Number 3(2015:Mar.)
• Page Start: 126
• Page End: 130
• Publication Date: 2014-11-24
• Subjects: Horses -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Horses -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 636.108905
• DOI: 10.1111/eve.12268
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0957-7734

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>Summary</title> <p>Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pathology is a rarely reported cause of decreased performance among equine athletes or at least seldom recognised. This case report describes the work‐up of a high level dressage horse with decreased performance. Temporomandibular joint pathology was suspected based on computed tomography (CT) and the horse responded very well to joint treatment.</p> </abstract>