Angular Limb Deformity

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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
    • 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
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