The xray will show whether the hoof pastern axis is parallel If the axis is broken forward (club foot) or if the axis is broken back (long toe underrun heel), the radiograph will reveal the degree of deformity and the best way to trim the foot to improve it Using landmarks, measurements can be drawn on the radiographs and transferred to the foot• rotatory subluxation of talocalnoenavicular joint (subtalar) complex with talus in plantar flexion and subtalar complex in medial rotation and inversion • also reffered as clubfoot • talipes derived from term talus ankle & pes foot • equinovarus derived from word equino like a horse & varus turned inward 4A club foot is a DEFORMITY and for any horse to win at top level competition it needs every possible advantage and no drawbacks The only way to stop continuing problems with club footed horses is not to breed from them After 11 months of gestation, it is a costly and heart breaking exercise if it results in a club footed foal
Severe Lameness Scarsdale Vets
