Arthritis/arthrosis  (DJD)
w Causes  and predisposing factors:
conformation, trauma  (repetitive impact  or
acute  trauma), overload, etc.
w Clinical signs: joint distension, pain, heat,
reduced range of motion (stiffness).
w Affected joints: knee, fetlock, hock (bone
spavin), pastern (ring bone), stifle, etc.