Intra-articular injection approaches in horse

In spite of advance in therapeutic techniques for osteoarthritis in recent years, the use of intraarticular injections is still the most common method for pain and lameness relief resulting from osteoarthritis in horse. Also arthrocentesis and intra-articular anesthesia are the most valuable methods for clinical diagnosis of osteoarthritis and other joint injuries. Although the application of intra-articular injections with the aim of diagnosis or treatment, needs little equipment but, the correct performing of intra-articular injection approaches requires understanding the anatomy of limbs and joints, personal skills and clinical experiences. Some of the most important approaches of intra-articular injections are presented in this article.