Keep one step ahead

...Keep one step ahead

Most foot lameness, even when originating from the

navicular region; does not carry the poor prognosis that

was previously given in these cases. Early diagnosis

and perseverance in treatment is frequently the key

to success.

Examples of

surgical treatments

used

in foot lameness

palmar digital neurectomy

desmotomy of the collateral ligaments of the

navicular bone

desmotomy of the inferior check ligament

arthroscopy of the coffin joint

bursoscopy of the navicular bursa

Examples of

non-surgical treatments

used in foot lameness

foot trimming

remedial farriery

NSAIDs (e.g. ‘bute’)

injection of corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid, or

regenerative therapies into the coffin joint or

navicular bursa

tiludronate

isoxuprine

in tramuscular joint therapy

extracorporeal shock wave therapy

Freshly pared sole of the foot.

Remedial farriery

takes many forms, this

patient has been given more heel support

and a shock absorber pad has been applied

between the shoe and the foot.