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Discussion on Questions on Derotation of P3
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New Member:
rafaelg
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Posted on Wednesday, Mar 21, 2007 - 9:02 am:
Dr.O,
After reading your article on Derotation of Foundered Horses, I printed it and showed it to my farrier and we have some questions. If my horse's P3 is rotated more severely on one foot, should the farrier remove heel and elevate (with rails) both feet or just the one that is more severe? If its only on one foot, should the other foot be lifted as well for balance or do we leave it alone (aside from trimming with low heals and bringing the break-over closer to the apex)?
Thanks,
Rafael
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DrO
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Posted on Thursday, Mar 22, 2007 - 7:11 am:
Hello Rafael,
If both are rotated they should both be done at the same time and the procedure tailored to each foot according to the degree of rotation. If only one foot only is rotated only derotate that foot.
DrO
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New Member:
rafaelg
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Posted on Thursday, Mar 22, 2007 - 8:49 am:
Dr. O,
Thanks for your response! Does it matter that the horse will be higher on one leg? Is it OK to place that much pressure on the corrected foot with the rails?
Thanks,
Rafael
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DrO
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Posted on Friday, Mar 23, 2007 - 7:19 am:
I would judge this after placing the diseased foot in the derotated position. If the horse looked unbalanced or walked or trotted oddly I would put a thick shoe or flat pads on the other foot to balance the horse.
DrO
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