Diagnosis and surgical management of a subchondral bone cyst within the intermediate tubercle of the humerus in a horse

Authors: 
Arnold, C.E.; Chaffin, M.K.; Honnas, C.M.; Walker, M.A.; Heite, W.K.
Volume: 
Volume 20
Number: 
Number 6
Pages: 
pp. 310-315
Journal: 
Equine Veterinary Education
Date: 
June 2008

The case of a horse with a subchondral bone cyst in the lateral slope of the intermediate humeral tubercle is presented. Diagnosis was complicated by the unusual location and subsequent challenge in imaging the cyst. Endoscopic debridement resulted in a good outcome.