Osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint in the Eastern Atlantic harbour seal (Phoca vitulina vitulina) from the German North Sea: a study of the lesions seen in dry bone

Osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint in the Eastern Atlantic harbour seal (Phoca vitulina vitulina) from the German North Sea: a study of the lesions seen in dry bone

Abstract Background Pathological changes and resulting functional impairment of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can substantially affect physical condition, morbidity, and mortality of wildlife species. Analysis of TMJ disorders is therefore of interest for the characterization of the health statu...

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Main Authors: Catharina Ludolphy, Patricia Kahle, Horst Kierdorf, Uwe Kierdorf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Temporomandibular joint
Osteoarthritis
Harbour seal
Lesion scoring
Wildlife disease
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-018-1473-5

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