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Discussion on How does body adapt to tendon laceration
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New Member:
elzedor
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Posted on Monday, Jun 4, 2007 - 8:27 pm:
Hi,
One year ago, my favorite mare had a tendon laceration on the left fore limb. The cut was made in the pastern area in the back of the leg, so I guess it would be the flexor tendon.
Since she was feeding her one month old colt at the time, we had the vet make a fiberglass cast, but it was hurting the leg, so he came and did a second one in fiberglass again, but this time the mare ate it. Finally the tendon did not connect back together but all closed up ok. Now she walks on the heel with the tip of the toe pointing up.
As I can see, she is pretty comfortable that way now and she can even gallop even if it look strange to the eye. She doesn't seem to be in any pain.
My question is, Is it possible that the coffin bone in the hoof has rotated to follow the new angle of the foot?
I also need to add that a couple years ago the same mare had eaten too much grain and had a severe founder case. I did not have Rx taken, but the Vet said at the time, that a small rotation probably happened.
Also, could you tell me, what is your opinion about breeding this mare in that condition, cause she really produce excellent colts.
Thank you
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DrO
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Posted on Tuesday, Jun 5, 2007 - 5:54 am:
Hello Lynn,
I think that it is unlikely the coffin bone has moved inside the hoof capsule. Have you tried an extended heel shoe to help keep the toe down?
DrO
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