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  Discussion on Front leg tendons in 5 week old foal.
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Posted on Sunday, Nov 5, 2000 - 8:56 pm:

Hello,

We have a foal that was born with constricted tendons in her front legs. Her knees looked like they would buckle forward. Her legs have continued to straighten since her birth. She is turned out during the day and stalled at night.When she stands she still has a slight bend but if you push on her knee they easily go into a straight position. My question is after she has had a lot of exercise or if the weather is chilly her front legs shake. This shaking does not hinder her ability to move or get up and down. Is this shaking a common sign associated with contracted tendons? Does it eventually stop as the foal gets more strength in her leg tendons?

Thank you.
Julie D.

Posted on Monday, Nov 6, 2000 - 10:23 am:

Yes the shaking does indicate contracture and an inabiltiy to lock the knees in the extended position. It could go either way from here, see the article associated with this forum for suggestions.

Posted on Saturday, Mar 9, 2002 - 8:00 am:

Our foal (thoroughbred) was born three weeks ago with his knees very far forward, lucky to get him out. He has improved somewhat but has a long way to go. His foot is now flat on the ground with a good pasturn angle. We have tried oxytet for five days in the first week and physio also. We are not starting to worry if he will be alright. If he stays as he is he will have to be put down. He has no problem getting up and down. Please advise is there anything more we can do.

Posted on Sunday, Mar 10, 2002 - 10:55 am:

Hello Padraic,
The Contracted Tendons article lays down a step by step plan for dealing with this condition for specifics see, Equine Diseases: Foal Diseases: Contracted Tendons. You can get to this page quickly by simply clicking "Contracted Tendons" on the navigation bar at the top of this page.
DrO
PS: Padraic when you post a new question you should start your own discussion and not post it at the bottom of someone else's discussion. Instead of posting your question at the bottom of someone else's discussion you should create your own. You will get more responses and it helps others find related information better.

The button for starting a new discussion on Contracted Tendons is at the bottom of the same page referenced above that takes you to the article on the same.
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