The plantar angle describes how the position of the third phalanx relates to the solar surface of the hind foot. A negative plantar angle has been linked to pathological conditions causing lameness in the hindlimb and is therefore undesirable in horses. The plantar angle is commonly determined...

Proximal gastrocnemius and superficial digital flexor (SDF) muscle injuries are reported in the horse but are uncommon. In adult horses, the definitive diagnosis is more commonly based on clinical signs with or without the use of radiographic examination and/or nuclear scintigraphy. This case...

Low heels and negative plantar angles in the hind feet are the most common hind foot conformational abnormality. A causal relationship has been demonstrated between these conditions and hindlimb lameness. It is important these abnormalities are recognised during thorough orthopaedic examinations,...

Low heels are the most common hoof conformational abnormality seen in both the front and hind feet of horses. A low/negative distal phalanx angle in the front feet has been associated with palmar heel injuries but only recently has the significance of low/negative angles in the hind feet received...

There is limited information documenting hind foot conformation. The objectives of the study were to describe the shape of the hoof capsule of hindlimbs from the lateral aspect in horses of variable breeds, and, within horses, to compare the conformation of the hoof capsule of forelimbs and ...

Proximal suspensory desmopathy (PSD) is a common cause of hindlimb lameness in sports horses; anecdotally there is an association with straight hock conformation. The objective of this prospective observational study is to describe hindlimb conformation in horses with and without bilateral PSD. ...

Fractures of the navicular bone in foals are relatively rare. This case report describes a three-and-a-half-months old Quarter Horse filly suffering from an avulsion fracture of the navicular bone. The fracture was located at the insertion border of the impar ligament of the left hindlimb. The...

This case report describes the clinical progression of a 5-day-old Oldenburg colt presented for acute severe right hindlimb lameness. The foal had diarrhoea at presentation, and over the next 24 h became tachycardic and febrile with cold extremities in the hindlimbs and began to bear weight on the...

A 27-year-old Arabian pony gelding presented for evaluation of weight loss, intermittent sheath oedema, persistent neutropenia and thrombocytopenia, and acute left hindlimb swelling and gait abnormality. Clinical findings included swelling, heat and sensitivity localised over the left greater...

The fetlock joint is a high mobility structure that accommodates enormous loading during locomotion. An injury of the superficial constituent such as subtendinous bursitis may occur due to repeated trauma. An 8-year old school riding horse was presented with dorsomedial distension in the left ...