A chronic weak stifle is, in great part, due to a general lack of muscle tone in the hind limbs. That is aggravated by poor confirmation, deep footing, poor shoeing (too much toe or extended heels) or pre-existing hock ... e-mail Dr. Jim Hamilton, DVM; Southern Pines Equine Associates; Phone 910-692-8640 fax 910-692-1142...
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Cutting horses, jumpers, racing Thoroughbreds, dressage horses and equine athletes of all disciplines can and do experience significant stifle injuries. But because this joint and its associated structures can be so difficult to evaluate, many stifle injuries still go undiagnosed and overlooked.
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The accuracy of the diagnosis of ligamentous and meniscal injuries in the equine stifle has improved significantly in the last 20 years. ... The accuracy of the diagnosis of ligamentous and meniscal injuries in the equine stifle has improved significantly in the last 20 years.There are, however, significant limitations in...
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Chapter on the Stifle from Adams lameness in horses; Inside the equine stifle from Veterinary News; Treating stifle injuries from The Horse magazine; Treatment of a stifle strain from Equisearch;
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types of injuries associated with it. Confusion is often found when using the term “knee” since a horse has four legs. The stifle is the true “knee” of a horse and is found only on the hind limbs of the horse.
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Providing tissues a controlled environment for healing and keeping muscles strong are imperative to achieving success in stifle injuries. ... News and veterinarian-approved articles on equine health care from The Horse magazine.
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These horses are the football players of the equine world, and we’re all aware of how many football players have stifle problems. ... QUESTION: We travel all over with our horses. For years, we’ve heard about equine distemper, also known as strangles. Please tell us more about the strangles, how to prevent it,
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Articles and discussions on Severe stifle injury? written and moderated by an equine veterinarian. ... Discussion on Severe stifle injury? ... Do you have access to a good equine chiropractor? I would have one look at her in addition to the vet checking her. This almost sounds like it might be a pinched nerve. Does her tail...
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Equine stifle injuries can be categorized as soft tissue or bony abnormalities. Lesions involving the soft tissues of the stifle joint have been diag-nosed, but their incidence is unclear because of the difficulty in obtaining a definitive diagnosis with traditional methods.
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Laura Phelps-Bell has over 25 years experience in the equine industry as a trainer and instructor. ... Her background includes successfully competing in dressage, on the "A" Open circuit in hunter/jumpers, showing in many western events, management of several large training/boarding facilities and teaching equine...
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