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===[[Cervical Vertebral Stenotic Myelopathy]] ===

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===Angular ~~limb deformity~~===

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===[[Angular Limb Deformity]]===

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*Lateral deviation of distal portion of limb (valgus)

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*Medial deviation of distal portion of limb (varus) - more rare

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*Most common in foals

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**Carpal joint

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**Tarsal joint

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**Fetlock joint

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*Congenital or acquired

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*Due to:

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**Malpositioning in utero

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**Excessive joint laxity

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**[[Hypothyroidism|Hypothyroidism]]

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**Trauma

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**Overnutrition

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**Defective endochondral ossification

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**Poor conformation

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**Disruption of blood supply to one side of bone

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**Secondary to [[Bones Developmental - Pathology#Physitis|physitis in horses]]

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*Usually resolves spontaneously in one to two weeks of life

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*More severe cases exceding compensatory capabilities will persisist

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*[[Bone & Cartilage Development - Anatomy & Physiology|Cartilage development]] is affected

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~~[[Category:Bones - Developmental Pathology]]~~

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