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|q1=What abnormal features of the right forelimb can be recognised in the image?
 
|q1=What abnormal features of the right forelimb can be recognised in the image?
 
|a1=There is marked distension of the digital sheath on the palmar aspect of the fetlock. The distal end of the swelling has a notched appearance. The horse has a slightly broken back hoof–pastern axis and low heels.
 
|a1=There is marked distension of the digital sheath on the palmar aspect of the fetlock. The distal end of the swelling has a notched appearance. The horse has a slightly broken back hoof–pastern axis and low heels.
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|l1=Palpable Points - Horse Anatomy#Metacarpophalangeal Joint
 
|q2=From the history and clinical signs, what causes of lameness would you consider?
 
|q2=From the history and clinical signs, what causes of lameness would you consider?
 
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*Previous penetrating wounds into the sheath, may be contributing factors. <br><br>
 
*Previous penetrating wounds into the sheath, may be contributing factors. <br><br>
 
But in view of the poor foot conformation, a foot problem should also be considered as the cause of the lameness, since these digital sheath swellings are not always painful.
 
But in view of the poor foot conformation, a foot problem should also be considered as the cause of the lameness, since these digital sheath swellings are not always painful.
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|l2=Annular Ligament Syndrome
 
|q3=What further tests would you perform to confirm your diagnosis?
 
|q3=What further tests would you perform to confirm your diagnosis?
 
|a3= Intrasynovial analgesia of the digital sheath will not always abolish the lameness, presumably because of adhesions or the mechanical influence of the constricted annular ligament.  
 
|a3= Intrasynovial analgesia of the digital sheath will not always abolish the lameness, presumably because of adhesions or the mechanical influence of the constricted annular ligament.  
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*Ultrasonography is important for evaluation of the annular ligament and the flexor tendons, and may indicate the presence of adhesions.  
 
*Ultrasonography is important for evaluation of the annular ligament and the flexor tendons, and may indicate the presence of adhesions.  
 
*Regional analgesia of the foot should be performed to ensure that foot pain is not involved.
 
*Regional analgesia of the foot should be performed to ensure that foot pain is not involved.
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|l3=Lameness - Horse
 
|q4= How would you treat this case?
 
|q4= How would you treat this case?
 
|a4= Acute cases should be treated with rest, possibly combined with both topical and systemic anti-inflammatory drug therapy. If this fails, an annular ligament desmotomy is indicated.
 
|a4= Acute cases should be treated with rest, possibly combined with both topical and systemic anti-inflammatory drug therapy. If this fails, an annular ligament desmotomy is indicated.
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|l4=Annular Ligament Syndrome
 
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An eight-year-old Thoroughbred gelding presented with a right forelimb lameness, grade 2/5 at the trot, of eight weeks duration. The lameness was insidious in onset, did not improve with rest or exercise, and was the same on any surface.


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