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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.
Disorders of the tarsus (hock) include the conditions known as bog spavin, bone spavin, and curb. The tarsus can also be affected by displacement of the tendon from the hock, fracture of the tarsus, hindlimb tendon and muscle ruptures, stringhalt, and thoroughpin.
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.
Capped hocks are usually caused by self-induced trauma such as horses that repeatedly kick stalls or horse trailers, lying on hard floor with insufficient bedding or from injury. Symptoms Swelling on the point of the hock
Capped hock is due to distention of the subcutaneous bursa or development of an acquired bursa over the tuber calcanei. This usually results from repetitive trauma (eg, kicking or leaning on stable walls) and is not usually associated with lameness.
7 wrz 2024 · Treat pain and inflammation with NSAIDs and/or steroids. Horses with arthritic hocks generally need pain relief. A first, basic step can be a week or two of oral non-steroidal...
Recognising the signs of hock joint issues, understanding how different disciplines place unique strains on the joint, and knowing the best treatment options for common ailments like arthritis are key aspects of responsible horse ownership.
