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Discussion on Splint or windpuff?
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tbhack
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Posted on Wednesday, Jun 30, 2010 - 6:54 am:
Hi There, I've read the great article, can't tell if my horse has got a splint or a windpuff, is there any way to really tell the difference between the two? It is right foreleg, inside tendon sheath, about the size of half a banana. It appeared six months ago just one day I noticed it, seems to go down a bit after work but then comes back to full size next day. Varies in size but not location. Firm. Doesn't seem to pit (but not sure if I've got that right I can push it in a little but it is hard and doesn't seem to leave a mark?!). Is not painful, not warm. Is it bone growth or is it just really hard fluid? Should I xray? Thanks, Kate
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mysi
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Posted on Wednesday, Jun 30, 2010 - 7:29 am:
Kate, windpuffs are very soft and splint are hard and bony like.
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DrO
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Posted on Wednesday, Jun 30, 2010 - 7:53 am:
Hello Kate,
We have specific topics in articles on both windpuffs and splints which will explain more about these conditions to help you answer your questions, see - HorseAdvice.com » Diseases of Horses » Lameness » Diseases of the Lower Limb » Diseases of the Splint Bones
- HorseAdvice.com » Diseases of Horses » Lameness » Diseases of the Lower Limb » Overview of Fetlock (Ankle) Lameness
DrO
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