UNDERSTANDING WINDGALLS, PART 3
Diagnosis Diagnosing windgalls is typically not difficult for your vet. Windgall swellings occur directly above the fetlock on the inside […]
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UNDERSTANDING WINDGALLS, PART 2
Causes of windgalls Windgalls are the result of irritation of the joint surfaces or joint capsules, causing excessive production and
UNDERSTANDING WINDGALLS, PART 1
Windgall, or windpuff, is the term used to describe the soft swelling seen just above the fetlocks or the forelegs
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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.