Solar bruising and 'corns'

Question 1

The ______________ layer of the sole is external

Answer 1

epidermal

Question 2

The ______________ layer of the sole is internal

Answer 2

dermal

Question 3

The epidermal layer of the sole is _________ and ________

Answer 3

avascular and aneural

Question 4

The dermal layer of the sole is _________ and has a __________

Answer 4

sensitive and has a blood supply

Question 5

What happens in solar bruising?

Answer 5

tissues become inflamed, vascularity increases leading to increase in tissue fluid

Question 6

List the clinical signs of solar bruising

Answer 6

can be variable
Acute, severe unilateral or mild bilateral lameness
increased digital pulses
increased hoof temperature
sensitivity to hoof testers

Question 7

when is a solar bruising called a corn

Answer 7

when bruising occurs at the seat of corn on the foot

Question 8

Describe how to manage solar bruising

Answer 8

Box rest and NSAIDs (phenylbutazone)
if horse has bruising the lameness will improve rapidly

Question 9

If there is significant haemorrhage in solar bruising, what can it lead to

Answer 9

subsolar abscess

Question 10

List 4 risk factors to solar bruising

Answer 10

Uneven/highly concussive surfaces
farriery- barefoot more prone
activity type (hacking more likely to get bruising) /level
conformation-

Question 11

what foot conformation is more prone to solar bruising

Answer 11

flat foot and low heel

Question 12

List possible prevention methods for solar bruising

Answer 12

maintain shoeing intervals
use of pads between shoe and hoof
packing material