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.
Date
June 2008
Journal
Equine Veterinary Education
Volume
Volume 20
Number
Number 6
Pages
pp. 310-315

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.