LEG LOW-DOWN: CHECK LIGAMENT INJURIES

Check ligament injuries are characterised by sudden onset swelling on the inside and outside of the forelimb behind the cannon bone, close to the knee. These injuries are relatively common. The swelling generally feels firm to the touch, and in recent injuries there will be pain and heat on palpation. Most horses will also show…

BylizzieAugust 7, 20190Comments

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LEG LOW-DOWN: SUSPENSORY LIGAMENT INJURIES

Suspensory ligament injuries may also cause the tendon sheath to swell and the joint capsule to distend, similar to the appearance created by windgalls. However, the presentation is rarely as symmetrical as that caused by windgalls. Sprain of the suspensory ligament and its branches is common. Injuries tend to occur suddenly with resultant heat and…

BylizzieAugust 6, 20190Comments

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LEG LOW-DOWN: BOWED TENDONS

A bowed tendon is strictly speaking in fact a strain of the tendon. Bowed tendons commonly occur in racehorses, but can occur in any breed in any kind of work. They are usually due to wear-and-tear injuries and initially signs may be difficult to spot. However, the earlier they can be detected the better as…

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LEG LOW-DOWN: WHAT IS A WINDGALL?

Windgalls occur when the tendon sheath (non-articular windgall) or joint capsule (articular windgall) fills with fluid in the fetlock region. The swellings commonly occur in both limbs, and the swelling tends to be squishy and relatively mild, with no associated heat. Non-articular windgalls occur on the back of the fetlock on the sides of the…

BylizzieAugust 2, 20190Comments

LEG LOW-DOWN: CHECK LIGAMENT INJURIES

LEG LOW-DOWN: SUSPENSORY LIGAMENT INJURIES

LEG LOW-DOWN: BOWED TENDONS

LEG LOW-DOWN: WHAT IS A WINDGALL?

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