Subject Area:
Research Interests:
- Investigating the biochemical causes of, and treatments for, subchondral bone lucencies
- Investigating the prevalence and causes of stifle osteochondrosis
Dr. Santschi’s primary interest is in orthopedic diseases of juvenile horses. This includes disorders such as osteochondrosis and subchondral bone cysts, septic arthritis, and angular and flexural limb deformities.
Other areas of interest include performance horse injury and fracture repair.