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Multiple pathways to osteoarthritis and articular fractures: is subchondral bone the culprit?

Cruz AM, Hurtig MB

Department of Clinical Studies, Comparative Orthopaedics Research Laboratory, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1, Canada. acruz@uoguelph.ca

Osteoarthritis and articular fractures are commonly responsible for early retirement from athletic performance. The subchondral bone (SCB) in those conditions is being recognized as an integral component in their pathophysiology. Early recognition of these potentially career-ending diseases may require understanding of the progression of changes occurring in SCB with time and exercise.

Published 3 March 2008 in Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 24(1): 101-16.
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