18 Calcification of the tendon (calcaneal spurring) is one of the common diagnostic criteria found in DISH (diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis or Forestier’s disease). Although most standard anatomical texts state that the middle area of the bone is the site of tendon attachment, there is ...
Periosteal hyperostosis results in spurring and bridging near joints. This results in intermittent joint associated/appendicular lameness Thyroid effects • High levels of fluoride intake are associated with hypothyroidism. Fluorotyrosine has been historically used to treat hyperthyroidism. • The mode of...