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Knee (Carpal) Lameness in the Horse
  by Robert N. Oglesby DVM

Introduction

Introduction » Anatomy » Physical Exam and Localization » Undiagnosed Knee Lameness in Young Race Horses » Fractures in the Knee » Carpal Canal Syndrome » Collateral Ligament Damage » Extensor Carpi Radialis Muscle Rupture » Rupture of the Common Digital Extensor Tendon » Carpal Hygroma » Degenerative Joint Disease (Arthritis) » Osteochondrosis (OC) » Infectious Joint Disease » Angular Limb Deformities » Flexural Deformities » More Info 

The knee of the horse is more accurately referred to as the carpus and really has no similarity to the human knee at all. The analogous structure in the human is the wrist. Disease of the carpal region is common and therefore after lower areas of the legs are ruled out the knee becomes suspect as lameness higher in the leg is much less common. This article discusses the anatomy, and localization of lameness to the carpus, and the diseases of horse's knee. Treatment and prognosis for the diseases of the knee are also covered and links to more specific resources provided where appropriate.
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      ~Last Updated: May 28, 2008;

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