Degenerative Joint Disorder - Tarsus Crossword

occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of bones wears down over time
an abnormal gait or stance of an animal that is the result of dysfunction of the locomotion system
a structure in the body at which two or more parts of the skeleton are fitted together
characterized by progressive, often irreversible deterioration, and loss of function in the organs or tissues
the enlargement of organs, skin, or other body parts caused by a buildup of fluid in the tissues
the joint in the tarsus between the tibia and the talus
the joint in the hock between the 3rd tarsal bone and the 3rd metatarsal (cannon bone)
the name of a preventative medication for joint degeneration that is an IM injection
treatment of DJD that sends pulses through the body to the affected area to improve blood flow and reduce inflammation
Treatment for severe cases of DJD may involve fusing the joint. This can be done with injected medication, surgically placed plates and screws, or with _______
hocks can be injected every _____ months if necessary
The tarsal metatarsal joint and the ______ intertarsal joint are the most common locations for degeneration of the hock
a long term oral medication that can be used to treat osteoarthritis of the hock as well as other problems
activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain of improve health and fitness
an anti-inflammatory medication often included in intra-articular injections of the hock
synovial fluid should be thick and ______. Joint fluid that is watery or that has a red discoloration is often a sign of degeneration or trauma.