Osseous/Subchondral Cyst Like Lesions (OCCLs) are radiolucent cavities that develop in equine bones at a young age. Typically, they are located within the epiphyseal trabecular bone adjacent to a weight bearing area of the articular surface and most communicate with the joint. They can be an incidental radiographic finding, but most are associated with lameness and poor performance, and their presence is associated with a lower sale price at auction. There has been extensive research into the biomechanics, progression, and treatment of OCCLs particularly those involving the medial femoral condyle. Despite the plethora of information available there is no consensus on the best treatment method and appropriate timing for surgical treatment of these lesions.
The goal of this Research Topic is to incorporate the latest information from researchers and clinicians from around the world who are investigating and treating OCCLs in horses.
We welcome the submission of original research articles, clinical trials, reviews, case series or general commentary related to the topic of osseous cyst like lesions in horses with a particular focus on the selection of treatment methods, timing of treatment, the use of bioabsorbable implants, and outcomes including return to soundness and radiographic evidence of healing following surgical treatment of OCCLs.
Keywords:
Osseous cyst like lesion, Subchondral bone cyst, lucency, horse, implant
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Osseous/Subchondral Cyst Like Lesions (OCCLs) are radiolucent cavities that develop in equine bones at a young age. Typically, they are located within the epiphyseal trabecular bone adjacent to a weight bearing area of the articular surface and most communicate with the joint. They can be an incidental radiographic finding, but most are associated with lameness and poor performance, and their presence is associated with a lower sale price at auction. There has been extensive research into the biomechanics, progression, and treatment of OCCLs particularly those involving the medial femoral condyle. Despite the plethora of information available there is no consensus on the best treatment method and appropriate timing for surgical treatment of these lesions.
The goal of this Research Topic is to incorporate the latest information from researchers and clinicians from around the world who are investigating and treating OCCLs in horses.
We welcome the submission of original research articles, clinical trials, reviews, case series or general commentary related to the topic of osseous cyst like lesions in horses with a particular focus on the selection of treatment methods, timing of treatment, the use of bioabsorbable implants, and outcomes including return to soundness and radiographic evidence of healing following surgical treatment of OCCLs.
Keywords:
Osseous cyst like lesion, Subchondral bone cyst, lucency, horse, implant
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.