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Equine Orthopaedics and Rheumatology Q&A 02 (view source)
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*A perpendicular line from the centre of a circle drawn around the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint intersects the weight-bearing surface of the foot close to the heels. The ideal foot conformation is shown in the diagram.
*A perpendicular line from the centre of a circle drawn around the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint intersects the weight-bearing surface of the foot close to the heels. The ideal foot conformation is shown in the diagram.
*This defective foot conformation is thought to exert abnormal pressure on the palmar soft tissue structures of the foot, leading to pain and possibly eventually navicular disease.
*This defective foot conformation is thought to exert abnormal pressure on the palmar soft tissue structures of the foot, leading to pain and possibly eventually navicular disease.
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|l1=Equine Foot Balance
|q2=Discuss how this can be improved, and suggest what shoes should be applied.
|q2=Discuss how this can be improved, and suggest what shoes should be applied.
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*The shoes should not be nailed on past the lateral and medial limits of the foot, and the shoe should extend at least 3–4 mm outside the limits of the wall to allow heel expansion. <br><br>
*The shoes should not be nailed on past the lateral and medial limits of the foot, and the shoe should extend at least 3–4 mm outside the limits of the wall to allow heel expansion. <br><br>
Careful attention should also be paid to the medio-lateral balance of the foot. This will depend on the presence of limb valgus or varus but, in a straight limb, the medial and lateral walls should be of the same height with the medial wall slightly more vertical than the lateral.
Careful attention should also be paid to the medio-lateral balance of the foot. This will depend on the presence of limb valgus or varus but, in a straight limb, the medial and lateral walls should be of the same height with the medial wall slightly more vertical than the lateral.
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|l2=Equine Foot Balance
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