Re: OTHER leg problems in foals
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Aimee, I did surgery today on two different foals with the same problem. If the angle is not too bad it may correct on its own, maybe with corrective trimming. If it has a significant amount of angle then surgery may be needed. It is a simple procedure to stimulate the growth on the outside. Severe angles require a more involved surgery requiring wires or staples implanted on the inside to slow the growth there. Some time there is no bone problem, just joint laxity which they will out grow. Either way, I would limit the activity of the foal. Having it run around on the crooked legs could damage the joints. Confine it to a stall or small pen until you and your vet decide what to do with it. No hurry to do anything. I usually give them a month before making any plans. Steve White, DVM Waterloo, Nebraska
Re: OTHER leg problems in foals
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 5/16/02 6:25:59 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Our baby ~ Cynric, not yet a week old, was born Knock Knee'd, right leg shoots out to the side, quite a bit. I was HOPING with a little exercise it would come back under himbut to no avail. Vet was out yesterday to gelded my yearling, and looked at him...said to give him another week, but because there hadn't been any real improvement...it wasn't looking good. Surgery was probably in his future. My little one is a little knock kneed. About the same age as your little one (3 days old). The vet said they should come around, not to rush it. It could be a couple of weeks, or even a little longer. Then he didn't mention surgery, but splints. So see what nature does your your little boy. It may work out for the best. But if intervention IS needed, I think the prognosis is good. But your pocket book will be a little bit lighter. Pamela
OTHER leg problems in foals
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi list, I almost wish a contracted tendon is what I'm facing right now seems like a pretty easy fix, but I'm not. Our baby ~ Cynric, not yet a week old, was born Knock Knee'd, right leg shoots out to the side, quite a bit. I was HOPING with a little exercise it would come back under himbut to no avail. Vet was out yesterday to gelded my yearling, and looked at him...said to give him another week, but because there hadn't been any real improvement...it wasn't looking good. Surgery was probably in his future. We didn't discuss logistics at this point...just wanted me to be prepairedhe'll come back in a week and look at him again I was wondering if anyone else has faced this...? Dr. Steve, your imput? :) He is the most HANDSOME foal I have seen in yearsand it just saddens my heart to have him less then perfect. It sure hasn't held him up anyhe's outside now running laps around momflying lead changes and everything :):):) God he's CUTE !!! :) Ok...just thought I'd bring this up...while we're discussing leg problems in foals. Thanks, Aimee
