Very Common
Diagnostics Used
These are tests that might be helpful to make this diagnosis or further characterize the condition.
Diagnosis
Conditions or ailments that are the cause of a problem that you see - your observation.
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Coffin Joint Collateral Ligament Injury
Summary
Collateral ligaments are heavy, thick ligaments on the inside (medial) and outside (lateral) sides of a joint. They limit movement of the bones of a joint to one plane.
Although uncommon, injuries to the collateral ligaments between P2 and P3 do occur in performance horses that repeatedly load or overload these ligaments. Twisting and turning movements can result in stress and tears to the ligaments.
Signs of this injury can vary, but usually include moderate lameness and firm swellings above the coronet.
Although uncommon, injuries to the collateral ligaments between P2 and P3 do occur in performance horses that repeatedly load or overload these ligaments. Twisting and turning movements can result in stress and tears to the ligaments.
Signs of this injury can vary, but usually include moderate lameness and firm swellings above the coronet.
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Treatments May Include
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Less Common
PROGNOSIS AND RELEVANT FACTORS
Guarded to good. Early diagnosis and treatment is important in many cases and recovery may take months.Often, work on hard or uneven ground must be avoided to prevent re-injury.
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I might observe
You might make these observations when a horse has this condition.
Very Common
Skills I Might Need
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Questions To Ask Your Vet:
- Is the coffin joint also damaged?
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