Management of Complications

vet case

vet case Test ease of correction
Apply gentle pressure to the toe, and observe resultant positioning of the fetlock/ pastern region
vet case

vet caseRadiographs?

Radiographs may be taken to verify improvement in positioning of the digital joints.

vet caseCorrective shoeing

When repositioning is readily achieved, corrective shoeing by the application of long lever arms will maintain normalcy.

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Dr G E Fackelman
budf@moosehead.net
Mainstream Consulting

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