Pathology & Anatomy Involved #2

Question 1

Ringbone

Answer 1

P1, P2, P3 and the joints between these bones, including the collateral ligaments.

Question 2

Broken Bones

Answer 2

Any long bone in the limb may be involved.

Question 3

Capped Hocks & Elbows

Answer 3

The bursa of the hock/elbow.

Question 4

Bucked Shins

Answer 4

The cannon bone.

Question 5

Curb

Answer 5

Primarily the plantar ligament. Possible SDFT involvement.

Question 6

Osselets

Answer 6

Distal dorsal cannon bone and dorsal proximal P1. Main extensor tendon.

Question 7

Carpitis

Answer 7

Any of the carpal bones, but usually involves the intermediate carpal bone.

Question 8

Radial Nerve Paralysis

Answer 8

Radial nerve & extensor muscles. Possibly the humerus.

Question 9

Bowed Tendons

Answer 9

Mostly SDFT but can affect DDFT. Rarely happens on a hind leg.

Question 10

Stifled

Answer 10

Because of the presence of the reciprocal apparatus, a problem here affects the entire limb.

Question 11

Splints

Answer 11

2nd (most common), 3rd and (less often) 4th metacarpals. Interosseus ligaments.

Question 12

Stringhalt

Answer 12

Nervous system and lateral extensor muscle.

Question 13

Stifle Lameness

Answer 13

Because of the presence of the reciprocal apparatus, a problem here affects the entire limb.

Question 14

Windpuffs

Answer 14

Tendinous: Deep flexor tendon sheath. Articular: Joint capsule. Front & hind legs can be affected.

Question 15

Sprained Suspensory Ligament

Answer 15

Suspensory ligament and, to an extent, the proximal sesamoids.

Question 16

Severed Tendons

Answer 16

Any tendons, but more specifically the flexor tendons below knee/hock.

Question 17

Bone Spavin

Answer 17

Dorsal/medial aspect of the hock. Generally involves the central tarsal.

Question 18

Thoroughpin

Answer 18

The deep flexor tendon and its sheath in the hock.