Hoof Diseases
Pedal Osteitis in Horses
Pedal Osteitis in Horses Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment. Sometimes referred to as inflamed pedal bone, pedal osteitis
Pedal bone cyst in Horses
Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment.
The cysts are commonly first diagnosed in young horses (1 to 3 years old) but may also be diagnosed in older horses. It is unknown whether this uncommon condition is caused by trauma or a developmental disorder. The diagnosis may be confirmed by your veterinarian through the use of regional analgesia and x-rays or computed tomography (CT scan).
Symptoms
- Change in Hoof Angle
- Response to hoof tester
- Swelling
- Hot
- Heel first landing
- Reluctant to move
- lameness
- Short stepped
Common in
- Young Horses
Treatment
Treatment options vary from conservative methods such as stall rest, anti-inflammatory drugs, and intra-articular medications to more invasive surgical techniques. Surgical treatment includes arthroscopic debridement; extracapsular (through the hoof wall) approaches to the cysts have been used in less accessible lesions. Secondary fracture of the extensor process has been reported to occur due to a cyst in that region. Some horses return to performance status, whereas others are used for alternative purposes such as breeding.
Prevention
Select supportive footwear before you start an exercise or training routine and replace your shoes after 300-500 miles of use.
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