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Angular Limb Deformity (view source)
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*Lateral deviation of distal portion of limb (valgus)
*Medial deviation of distal portion of limb (varus) - more rare
*Most common in foals
**Carpal joint
**Tarsal joint
**Fetlock joint
*Congenital or acquired
*Due to:
**Malpositioning in utero
**Excessive joint laxity
**[[Hypothyroidism|Hypothyroidism]]
**Trauma
**Overnutrition
**Defective endochondral ossification
**Poor conformation
**Disruption of blood supply to one side of bone
**Secondary to [[Bones Developmental - Pathology#Physitis|physitis in horses]]
*Usually resolves spontaneously in one to two weeks of life
*More severe cases exceding compensatory capabilities will persisist
*[[Bone & Cartilage Development - Anatomy & Physiology|Cartilage development]] is affected
[[Category:Bones - Developmental Pathology]]
*Medial deviation of distal portion of limb (varus) - more rare
*Most common in foals
**Carpal joint
**Tarsal joint
**Fetlock joint
*Congenital or acquired
*Due to:
**Malpositioning in utero
**Excessive joint laxity
**[[Hypothyroidism|Hypothyroidism]]
**Trauma
**Overnutrition
**Defective endochondral ossification
**Poor conformation
**Disruption of blood supply to one side of bone
**Secondary to [[Bones Developmental - Pathology#Physitis|physitis in horses]]
*Usually resolves spontaneously in one to two weeks of life
*More severe cases exceding compensatory capabilities will persisist
*[[Bone & Cartilage Development - Anatomy & Physiology|Cartilage development]] is affected
[[Category:Bones - Developmental Pathology]]