Orthopaedics and Lameness

Shin soreness is caused by the cannon bone’s attempt to repair damage to the dorsal aspect of the bone when the horse is exercised to the point of overload on the front cannon bones.

Anti-inflammatory therapy along with application of hypothermia and pressure bandage reduce heat, pain and swelling associated with acute phase of Metacarpal or metatarsal exostosis.

The carpus is affected most frequently by angular limb deformities, but the tarsus and fetlocks are occasionally involved. the deviation is obvious but varies in severity.

Contracted flexor tendons are probably the most prevalent abnormality of the musculoskeletal system of newborn foals and calves. An autosomal recessive gene causes this condition. In utero positioning may also affect the degree of disability.

Three types of fractures can occur within the carpal joints of the horse- Osteochondral fragmentation, Slab fracture and Comminuted fracture.

In long standing cases of hygroma, with well-defined fibrous thickening, it is better to extirpate the bursa including its fibrous thickening. Under local infiltration, an elliptical incision is made vertically enclosing the required area of skin.

Mild carpal valgus (5° to 7°) may have a protective mechanism against carpal injuries, and is preferred over completely straight front limbs.

Treatment of Carpitis usually works well with horses that do not have conformation problems. Horses with conformation problems in the knees and limbs often suffer recurring bouts of carpitis.

Radial nerve paralysis Radial nerve paralysis is a primary cause of lameness is an uncommon condition that results in the inability to extend the elbow, carpus and digit. Other brachial plexus nerves include the radial nerve, which arises from spinal cord segments C7 to T2. The inability of an animal to extend its carpus and

Olecranon bursitis (shoe boil, capped elbow) is an acquired bursitis typically due to trauma from contact of the ipsilateral horse shoe with the elbow.