The stifle joint (often simply stifle) is a complex joint in the hind limbs of quadruped mammals such as the sheep, horse or dog. It is the equivalent of the human knee and is often the largest synovial joint in the animal's body.

2016年7月18日 · The stifle joint is classified as a complex condylar synovial joint owing to the separation of its articular surfaces by intra-articular fibrocartilages—the menisci. Flexion-extension and rotation are the primary types of motion about the stifle.

2021年5月17日 · Lameness in the horse's stifle joint can shorten stride length, cause reluctance to work or a rough canter. Learn about stifle injuries & signs of problems.

This article covers the stifle joint anatomy and radiographic positioning, as well as image formation and quality control.

2024年12月16日 · Stifle injuries in horses affect the largest joint in their hind legs, crucial for movement. These injuries result from trauma, overuse, poor conformation, or degenerative conditions. Common signs include lameness, stiffness, and swelling.

The stifle joint or genual (L. genu the knee) joint, commonly referred to as the stifle, is the most complex joint in the body and is part of the pelvic limb of quadrupeds such as the horse. It is the equivalent of the human knee and is the largest synovial joint.

2016年8月27日 · Common traumatic and congenital or developmental conditions of the stifle include patella luxation, cruciate disruptions, meniscal problems, collateral ligament injuries, and stifle luxation. The first three listed (excluding fractures) comprise 95% of …

2024年10月8日 · The stifle joint is a major and complex joint in the horse’s body. It’s responsible for transferring power from the muscular back end to the lower back legs and getting horses over obstacles and through turns.

2006年6月1日 · Perhaps chief among these hard-to-evaluate areas and a location that experiences considerable problems in the athletic horse is the stifle joint. "The preferred diagnostic modality for diagnosing soft-tissue injuries in the human knee is MRI," says Troy Trumble DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, an orthopedic surgeon at the University of Florida College of ...

Synonym (s): Femoropatellar / femorotibial joint disease. The largest and most complex joint in the horse, therefore the stifle is a common site for hindlimb lameness. Cause: direct trauma is the most common cause; osteochondritis dissecans and subchondral bone cysts occur in …