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16 cze 2022 · Lameness in the horse's hock joint is one of the most common causes of altered hind end gait. Hock lameness is characterized by shortened gait, weight shifting, stiffness when your horse picks their hind legs up, and reduced springiness off the ground when the horse picks up a canter or jumps.
1 lip 2023 · This descriptive study provides a comprehensive assessment of CL injuries of the equine hock and outcome following conservative treatment. In contrast to previous reports, 5,8 about half of the horses were able to successfully return to work and to compete at a level equal to or higher than before the injury.
24 maj 2023 · Objective: To describe type and distribution of tarsal collateral ligament (CL) injuries and to assess the long-term outcome in horses treated conservatively. Animals: 78 horses (median age, 7 years [IQR, 4 to 9.75 years]) of different breeds and disciplines.
21 lut 2022 · The hock is commonly involved in traumatic injuries in horses and due to the large number of synovial structures located in the region, this frequently results in synovial infection which is a major and potentially life-threatening complication in horses.
This article discusses basic hock anatomy and function, describes desirable hock conformation, and discusses common lameness problems associated with this area. WHAT IS THE HOCK? Equine Hind Limb. A horse’s hock is the evolutionary equivalent to the human ankle.
Joint injection is probably the most widely used and effective treatment for a horse with clearly identified problems in his lower hock joints. The injection puts anti-inflammatory agents directly into the space between the bones of the sore joints.
