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Pastern Lameness in Horses
  by Robert N. Oglesby DVM

Introduction

Introduction » Definition and Anatomy » Localization » Specific Diseases of the Pastern: » More Info 

Next to the hoof the most common area of lameness in exercising horses is probably the pastern and fetlock region. Though many causes of lameness in this region are easily seen and diagnosed, lameness originating from here that is difficult to localize on the physical exam is readily localized with the use of perineural anesthesia (nerve blocks), for more information. Careful use of nerve blocks can further localize and differentiate lameness originating from the pastern and fetlock and can further define intraarticular and intrasynovial pain from the other causes of lameness. Careful use of regional anesthesia may even localize the pain from particular structures. This article discusses the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of the causes of lameness from these areas.
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      ~Last Updated: September 08, 2009;

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Discussions on Overview of Diseases of the Pastern
  Titles Subtopics Posts Updated
iconPastern Popping1 2 Dec 24, 09
iconReseach Summary: Dx and Tx of Distal Sesamoidean Desmitis1 1 Aug 21, 07
iconHair line fracture of pastern1 4 Aug 10, 07
iconOld coffin bone fracture1 6 Jul 14, 07
iconDesmitis of the straight sesamoidean ligament1 18 Nov 5, 07
iconLame after superficial cut on pastern 1 32 Sep 7, 07
iconOver in the Pasterns, is this a term1 14 Dec 19, 05
iconInjured pastern annular ligament1 2 Sep 20, 05
iconBony changes on front of P21 2 Apr 15, 05
iconEncourage Hair Growth on Pastern Wound?1 23 Aug 23, 05
iconPastern Swollen, no heat, but hard at the touch1 2 Jul 17, 04
iconPastern injury in a yearling1 3 Jun 8, 04
iconLong Pasterns 1 7 Nov 24, 04
iconPastern Lameness 1 2 Aug 5, 02
iconSuperficial Digital Felxor Tendon (Right fork as it inserts into pa...1 2 Feb 19, 01
iconLong Pasterns1 6 Jun 29, 00
iconP2 fractured 1 2 Apr 5, 99
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