Difference between revisions of "Angular Limb Deformity"
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Latest revision as of 14:17, 3 March 2011
- 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
- Trauma
- Overnutrition
- Defective endochondral ossification
- Poor conformation
- Disruption of blood supply to one side of bone
- Secondary to physitis in horses
- Usually resolves spontaneously in one to two weeks of life
- More severe cases exceding compensatory capabilities will persisist
- Cartilage development is affected