Orthopaedics and Lameness

Thrombosis of the Caudal Aorta is caused by the migrating larva of Strongylus vulgaris.

Monday Morning Sickness in Horses produce necrosis of striated skeletal muscle and are termed exertional rhabdomyolysis.

Seat of corn is the part affected by the Corn in Horses.

Thrush is the destruction of the frog of hoof. The non-contagious anaerobic bacteria and fungi that are responsible for this destruction.

Canker is a condition that affects the frog and sole of the foot’s horn-producing tissues, causing chronic hypertrophy and an apparent suppuration.

The distal phalanx does not have a medullary cavity so inflammation of this bone is referred to as osteitis rather than osteomyelitis.

Horses with large chronic extensor process fractures may have enlargement of the dorsal aspect of the coronary band and abnormal growth of the dorsal hoof wall. As the hoof grows, it develops a “V” or triangular shape called a buttress foot disease.

The prognosis is generally favorable if the Gravel in horses diagnosed early and adequate drainage and wound care are provided.

White line Disease in Horse differs from laminitis in that it does not involve the sensitive tissue beneath the hoof wall.

Quarter cracks and heel cracks are usually the most severe because they often involve the sensitive laminae.