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Founder is a term used to describe a condition caused by laminitus the coffin bone in the hoof detaches from the hoof wall drops and rotates it can protrude through the sole. It can be fatal as not all horses or pony's recover and the only option is to have the horse humanly put down. Put my friend's pony suffered from this and after lots of box rest and special shoeing he made a full recovery and can still be ridden.
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Which animal is not affected by the disorder called founder?
Fish do not experience the disorder called founder, as it is a condition that affects hoofed animals such as horses, ponies, and donkeys. Founder, also known as laminitis, is a painful condition that affects the feet of hoofed animals, causing inflammation of the sensitive laminae tissue within the hooves.
What is a horses hind leg joint called?
It depends on wich part you are talking about. there are three. The feltlock, the pastern, and the ergot.
How do horses get founder?
Horses get founder by overeating for a long time (or being sevearly overweight), a sign of founder are if there neck looks like it is falling (fallen crest) if you think your horse has foundered go to the vet immediatly
What is fonder for a horse to be hurt or sick with?
It is generally better for a horse to be sick rather than hurt, as injuries can cause more immediate pain and potential long-term complications. Sickness can be managed with veterinary care and medication, leading to a quicker recovery in most cases.
Where is a horses cannon bone located?
It's the bone located between the knee and the fetlock (or ankle) on the horse's legs.
What is founder in horses tear in a horses knee lame in the hoof loss of shight in one eye or twist in horse intestine?
it is lame in the hoof
What is founder a twist in the horse's intestine loss of sight in one eye inflammation of the laminae of the hoof or a tear in the cartilage of the horse's knee?
iflammation in the lamine of the hoof
Does it hurt when you tear your ACL?
Your Patellea (that would be your knee!) behind the knee? inside the knee?
Is an ACL tear considered a knee dislocation?
No, its considered an ACL tear.
Why does back of the knee pain occur?
There are 5 main causes of pain behind the knee 1) Bakers Cyst - inflammation of the bursa (fluid filled sac) at the back of the knee. It is normally asscoiated with swelling behind the knee 2) Cartilage Tear - a tear in the cartilage at the back of the knee. 3) Arthritis - wear and tear of the bones and cartilage. Most common over the age of 50 4) Hamstring Injury - injury (eg tear or overstretching) of the hamstrings muscles down the back of the leg 5) Knee Sprain - overstretching one of the knee ligaments See this site for more info
What is a menisical tear?
A meniscal tear is a type of knee injury that occurs when the cartilage in the knee (meniscus) is torn. This can happen from sudden twisting or forceful movements, leading to pain, swelling, and limited range of motion in the knee. Treatment may involve rest, physical therapy, or surgery depending on the severity of the tear.
Is it possible to tear your quad muscle How can i know?
Quadriceps muscle is one of the strongest muscle of the body, but yes it can tear. Quadricpes muscle originates from the femur the thigh bone and inserts into the knee cap bone patella and then it goes down further to insert onto the leg bone or tibia. The main function of the muscle is extension of the knee that is to make the knee straight. it can tear at three locations 1 quadriceps tendon tear 2 patella fracture 3 patellar tendon tear the effect of this is inability to extend the knee and inability to lock the knee while standing the person buckles at the knee while standing.
Founder in horses is another name for what disease?
Founder is another name for laminitis.
Is founder a twist in the horses intestine?
Founder is called laminitis, a disease of the hoof.
What are some typical causes of minor knee pain?
According to one expert the most common causes of minor knee pain are: strains, ligament tear, cartilage tear or osteoarthritis. If you have persistent knee pain you should get it properly diagnosed.
How many bones are in the horses knee?
eight
Where is the patella on a horse?
It is the front of the horses "knee".
