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Lameness (equine)
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Lameness is an abnormal gait or stance of an animal that is the result of dysfunction of the locomotor system. In the horse, it is most commonly caused by pain, but can be due to neurologic or mechani
Trauma is a common cause of lameness in horses.
Trauma is a common cause of lameness in horses.
Splints can be palpated on physical examination.
Splints can be palpated on physical examination.
Chronic lameness often causes an upright hoof capsule.
Chronic lameness often causes an upright hoof capsule.
An abscess has ruptured out of the coronary band of this horse.
An abscess has ruptured out of the coronary band of this horse.
Laminitis
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Laminitis is a disease of the feet of ungulates, found mostly in horses and cattle, involving inflammation of the laminae. Clinical signs include foot tenderness progressing to inability to walk, incr
Lameness (equine)
…due to abnormal blood clotting, as in the case of aortic-iliac thrombosis, or decreased blood flow (ischemia) to an area, such as is sometimes seen in laminitis. Infectious causes of lameness are the result of inflammation and damage to tissue. These include problems such as cellulitis, hoof abscesses, and…
Radiograph of a horse hoof showing marked separation of the hoof from the coffin bone with evidence of rotation and sinking, compatible with active se
Radiograph of a horse hoof showing marked separation of the hoof from the coffin bone with evidence of rotation and sinking, compatible with active severe laminitis. P2 designates the middle phalanx, or pastern bone, and P3 designates the distal phalanx, or coffin bone. The yellow lines mark the distance between the top and bottom part of the coffin bone relative to the hoof wall, showing marked widening of the hoof-lamellar zone, with the distal (bottom) of the coffin bone rotated away from the hoof wall.
Hoof sagittal section with widespread laminiar inflammation and rotation of third phalanx
Hoof sagittal section with widespread laminiar inflammation and rotation of third phalanx
Hoof specimen, sagittal section. Severe P3 rotation and penetration into the sole. A lamellar wedge is evident.
Hoof specimen, sagittal section. Severe P3 rotation and penetration into the sole. A lamellar wedge is evident.
The front feet of this horse exhibit the rings and overgrowth typical of foundered horses.
The front feet of this horse exhibit the rings and overgrowth typical of foundered horses.