Posted by Patty Stiller on March 22, 2001 at 12:12:01:
In Reply to: medial rotation posted by Timothy Dodd on March 22, 2001 at 06:45:04:
: I've been working on a severly foundered horse for over a year. Ayear ago I had to give a cornary groove to her. Her foot has grown back beautifully. Last month when I saw her she was doning well. This month she is standing with that foot rotated medially 30 degrees. Most of the foot is medial to the leg. of course with this much strain on the joints they are all swollen. She stands with this foot midline to her body. Whats going on, what happened. Is there anything that can be done? She seems bright and cheery. She puts even weight on both legs. doesn't seem more sore in either leg Any suggestions are welcome
When you see that drastic of a change , you need to get the vet back in and have a complete exam of the distal limb, including a full set of radiographs, and probably an ultrasound exam to try to detrmine if there has been some catastrophic change in the connective structures in the foot, perhaps a connective ligament tear ,tendon tear or even a detatchment. Patty