Flexural Limb Deformities of the Carpus and Fetlock in Foals

• Autores: Earl M. Gaughan
• Localización: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice: Equine Practice, ISSN-e 0749-0739, Vol. 33, Nº. 2, 2017, págs. 331-342
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Flexural deformities of the carpus and fetlock can be present at birth or develop with growth, or secondary to injury or disease.

    Medical and physical treatment directed at stretching the limb deformities to correct conformation is usually successful.

    In chronic or very severe cases, surgery may be required.

    Failure to respond to treatment carries a poor prognosis for future soundness and athleticism.