Residual osteochondral debris represents a clinical problem associated
with arthroscopic debridement and curettage of joint surfaces. At the Oregon
State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital (OSU-VTH), during a period
from January, 1983 to August, 1986, incidence of radiographically recognizable
osteochondral debris in the carpal joints of postarthroscopic equine patients was
excessive....
Sodium hyaluronate (HA) is a polysaccharide found in all parts of the body
Although it performs important functions in the eye, the coagulation process
and other parts of the body, its contribution to synovial fluid is particularly
important. As the major component of synovial fluid, HA is responsible for
the...