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Discussion on Aquired Flexural Deformity
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Ladypop
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Posted on Monday, May 22, 2006 - 12:05 pm:
Please can you help my mare. History of chronic laminitis, Decided to go barefoot, x-rays etc
abcesses the usual problems. No laminitis now.
After a bad abcess to her near fore the deep flexor tendon contracted and the option was to
put her down or cut the D.F,T. After the operation the leg straighten out and she was walking better. She has now started to but the weight on her toe and the fetlock joint is going forward. She can stand on this leg but the heels
are not on the ground.
I am hoping there may be a boot or splint that
can be but on that will stop this joint from going forward. I have equine podiatry that has helped her a great deal. I now would like to know if a special shoe would help,her foot is very clubbed.
The Podiatrist feels that the back feet are getting a bit boxy, I think this is the tendons contracting but do not know why.
She is a lovely mare, and has done great service in driving for the disabled and has a heart of gold. She is now just a companion to my yearly filly. I just would like to see her comfortable
and happy. I would welcome any help.
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