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  • Title: Ulnar metaphyseal osteochondrosis in seven captive bred cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus).
    Author: Allan G, Portas T, Bryant B, Howlett R, Blyde D.
    Journal: Vet Radiol Ultrasound; 2008; 49(6):551-6. PubMed ID: 19051644.
    Abstract:
    Distal ulna metaphyseal osteochondrosis was identified in seven captive bred cheetahs raised in Australia between 1984 and 2005. The disorder was characterized by bilateral carpal valgus conformation. In the metaphyseal region of the distal ulnae, an osteolucent defect that appeared as a proximal extension of the lucent physis was identified radiographically between 6 and 10 months of age. Ulna ostectomy was done to correct the angular limb deformity. Histologically, changes were identified in the osteolucent lesion that resembled osteochondrosis. We propose that the condition is probably familial and/or dietary in origin.
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