
Disorders of the tarsus include osteoarthritis, synovitis/capsulitis, osteochondrosis, osteitis, various types of fractures, tarsal joint luxation, and several ligament and tendon conditions.
By
Jane C. Boswell, MA, VetMB, CertVA, CertES (Orth), DECVS, MRCVS
Disorders of the tarsus include osteoarthritis, synovitis/capsulitis, osteochondrosis, osteitis, various types of fractures, tarsal joint luxation, and several ligament and tendon conditions.
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