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Diseases of the Sesamoid Bone in Horses
  by Robert N. Oglesby DVM

Introduction

Introduction » Sesmoiditis » Fractures of the Proximal Sesamoid Bones » More Info 

The sesamoid bones are an integral part of the suspensory apparatus helping to support the fetlock and pastern. They are embedded in the suspensory ligaments and articulate onto the back of the distal cannon. During flexion and extension they move up and down and help redirect the force of the suspensory ligaments around the fetlock. There are several common diseases of the suspensory and sesamoid bones.

Of special interest is the radiographic diagnosis of sesamoiditis in the front and hind fetlocks of yearling Thoroughbred survey films, taken as part of a pre sale evaluation. Sesamoiditis has been shown to be the most common radiographic abnormality of front and hind fetlocks of yearling Thoroughbred survey films. The purpose of this study was to evaluate survey radiographs of yearlings. The radiographic findings were then correlated with the number of starts, total earnings, and average earnings per start for the 2- and 3-year-old years. This article describes the results of this study, conditions of the sesamoid bones, and their diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
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      ~Last Updated: April 17, 2011;

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Discussions on Diseases of the Sesamoid Bones
  Titles Subtopics Posts Updated
iconSesamoid Fracture1 4 Sep 23, 11
iconArthritis and recovery1 4 Aug 21, 09
iconResearch Study: Base Sesamoid Fragments Respond Well to Surgery1 1 Feb 12, 09
icon"mild Sesamoiditis RF" on my prepurchase1 4 Jan 18, 08
iconSesamoiditis in yearling.....1 7 Aug 20, 05
iconChronic Proximal Sesamoiditis 1 19 Jan 24, 07
iconSesamoiditis- ANY feedback appreciated!!1 16 Nov 26, 04
iconIs rest a safe first option treatment for possible sesamoiditis?1 3 Apr 5, 04
iconArthroscopy of Sesamoid with a Twist1 4 Aug 3, 03
iconBig Sesamoid?1 4 Mar 11, 03
iconHigh suspensory injury in LF1 4 Dec 31, 00
iconSuspensory Injury?1 6 Aug 26, 02
iconSuspensory ligament injury1 19 Jul 3, 06
iconSuspensory ligament detached from bone1 2 May 15, 02
iconTreatment for suspensory lameness1 4 Feb 23, 02
iconSupplements for Suspensory Desmitis1 2 Dec 5, 01
iconSuspensory damage at the point of origin1 2 Nov 1, 01
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