Navicular syndrome describes a group of problems involving the navicular bone and nearby tissues in the foot. It can cause forelimb lameness and may involve bone, tendon, ligament or joint structures.
Non-weight-bearing means a horse is unable or unwilling to put weight on a limb. This can indicate severe pain and should be treated as urgent veterinary situation.
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Treating without diagnosing can work. But it can also mean months of time, money and effort spent managing a problem rather than solving it, while the underlying cause quietly becomes harder to treat.
Treating without diagnosing can work. But it can also mean months of time, money and effort spent managing a problem rather than solving it, while the underlying cause quietly becomes harder to treat.
Proximal suspensory injuries are a common cause of lameness and poor performance in horses. Clinical signs can vary depending on whether the forelimbs or hindlimbs are affected, and a thorough lameness examination is essential to localise the source of pain.
