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The Collateral Cartilages and Sidebone in Horses
by Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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The collateral cartilages lie to each side of the coffin (toe) bone of the horse. It is likely they they provide circulatory support to the foot. A common condition of horses is to have the cartilages to calcify and enlarge. Because the upper edge lies above the hoof wall this can be seen and palpated and is called sidebone. This occurs most often in the front feet and may be related to conformation or trimming. When present it is a uncommon cause of lameness. This article discusses the anatomy of the collateral cartilages, the identification of sidebone, and the diagnosis of lameness associated with sidebone. Also discussed is the treatment of sidebone related lameness and links to further information on this condition provided.
~Word Count: 1234 words (The average magazine page contains about 600 words);
~Last Updated: May 28, 2008;
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