Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) DJD is a progressive degeneration of articular cartilage in a synovial joint occurring in 3 stages. synovitis, arthritis and finally osteoarthritis. Affecting the capsular ligament both outer and inner layers, the synovial fluid and articular cartilage. The first stage of synovitis is an inflammation synovial structures causing heat swelling and pain.
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Developmental Orthopaedic Disorders
Angular Limb Deformities and Flexural Limb Deformities (ALD & FLD) Inter membranous growth is outwards growth and endochondral is longitudinal growth. Definition of ALD and FLD is a deviation of the limb away from the sagittal plane caused by abnormalities in joints. Lateral deviation being valgus and medial deviation being varus. Valgus is more common
Dealing With Tricky Horses
All horses should be approached the same, with caution and care, never take anything for granted with horses and expect anything to happen. Starting with young/nervous horses. Treat them as if they have never been shod before. keep the environment free from anything, no objects should be near not even your tool box, just take
Curb
Curb is a thickening of the plantar ligament detectable as a fibrous swelling on the plantar surface of the fibular tarsal bone. It results from a strain of the ligament itself usually over extension caused by a stumble or slip. It is seen as a visible swelling seen from a lateral view on the back
Bones and Their Development
What are bones important for? And how do they achieve this? They act as mineral reservoirs for calcium and phosphorus, containing 99% of the body’s calcium and 80% of the phosphate along with 2/3 of the sodium the bones act as a perfect reservoir controlling the levels of these elements in the blood. 0.5% of
Blood supply to the foot
Arteries that supply the lower leg 1. Palmar common digital artery – main supply to all of the lower limb and hoof but in a hind leg is known as the dorsal metatarsal artery 2. Nutrient artery – supplying blood directly to the bone 3. The digital arteries – bilateral supply to the digits and
Ailments, Interferences and Injuries
Brushing/Speedy Cutting Brushing is the inside hoof catching the opposite leg or fetlock area. Often caused from a narrow base conformation or toe out causing the legs to move closely to each other during flight. This occurs on the front limbs and causes scuffs or grazes. Speedy cutting is the same thing at speed causing