Flexural Limb Deformities of the Carpus and Fetlock in Foals

Earl M Gaughan

doi:10.1016/j.cveq.2017.03.004

Flexural Limb Deformities of the Carpus and Fetlock in Foals

Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract. 2017 Aug;33(2):331-342. doi: 10.1016/j.cveq.2017.03.004. Epub 2017 May 25.

Author

Earl M Gaughan¹

Affiliation

¹ Merck Animal Health, 2 Giralda Farms, Madison, NJ 07940, USA. Electronic address: earl.gaughan@merck.com.

PMID: 28551286
DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2017.03.004

Abstract

Early recognition and treatment of congenital and acquired flexural deformities of the carpi and fetlocks of foals can lead to conformation correction and an athletic future. Treatment is often based on rigid external coaptation assisted by systemic medical treatment. Foals that readily respond to treatment and correct conformation faults can have normal adult athletic expectations.

Keywords: Carpus; Fetlock; Flexural deformity; Foal.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Animals, Newborn
Carpus, Animal / abnormalities*
Horse Diseases / congenital*
Horse Diseases / diagnosis
Horse Diseases / etiology*
Horse Diseases / therapy
Horses
Joint Deformities, Acquired / diagnosis
Joint Deformities, Acquired / therapy
Joint Deformities, Acquired / veterinary*
Limb Deformities, Congenital / diagnosis
Limb Deformities, Congenital / therapy
Limb Deformities, Congenital / veterinary*