Musculoskeletal System And Diseases
All materials are in alphabetical order and are grouped into “Topics,” “Posts,” “Podcasts,” and “Webinars.”
Remember the search option 🔍 below this yellow box.
Members get more details in the Forums, Rounds, and AMAs and can add comments anywhere. discover membership here
Topics
*An Introduction To The Horse Musculoskeletal System And Diseases
The bodies of all animals allow movement to find food and to reproduce through a system of bones and connective tissue. Plants do not have this ability because their roots are stuck in the ground. They can grow and spread or they can turn to face the sun or open and close their flowers but they cannot pack their bags and leave. This is where the connective tissue comes in. It is made of a skeleton or frame of bones that is connected by ligaments (bone to bone) and the bones are articulated through joints made of a fluid filled sack (joint capsule), Each articulating bone are capped with a layer of cartilage (joint cartilage) to cushion concussion from movement. Causing this movement are voluntary contractions and relaxations from groups of muscles that are attached to the bones with tendons. I prefer to call these “bone-tendon-muscle units” as each is inextricably connected as a unit, although each can have individual problems (broken bone, muscle cramp, pulled tendon). The innervation of these muscles are covered under nerves and brain. The cellular make up and nutrition of these are covered under nutrition.
Angular Limb Deformities (Valgus And Varus)
Valgus And Varus Angular Limb Deformities In Horses
Ankylosis (Fused Joints)
Ankylosis (Fused Joints) In Horses
Cheek Teeth Eruption Bumps
When the permanent premolar cheek teeth push into position, they often cause lumps that appear on the face and lower jaw. These are normal and are not painful.
Conformation – Bench Knee
Bench Knee Conformation In Horses
Conformation – Toe-In And Toe-Out
Toe-In And Toe-Out Conformation In Horses
Conformation -Over At The Knees
Over At The Knees Conformation In Horses
Contracted Tendons
An excerpt is coming soon.
Curbs
Curbs In Horses
Dental Speculum Injury
The use of the speculum is common in equine dentistry. There are reports of damage to the horse caused by them and this is one of those cases.
Developmental Orthopedic Disease
Degenerative Orthopedic Disease
Dropped Fetlocks (DSLD)
Dropped Fetlocks (DSLD) In Horses
Dropped Hip
Dropped Hip In Horses
Epiphysitis
An excerpt is coming soon.
Fascial Tears
Fascial Tears In Horses
Fibrotic Myopathy
go down to related material Topic There is no topic material. Related Material Images, if any, for this topic are in a gallery located at the bottom of this page. Back To Horse Systems and Diseases Topics Back To Musculoskeletal System and Diseases Back...
Firm Lumps Of The Limbs
Firm Lumps Of The Limbs Of Horses
Fluid Filling Of The Fetlock And Cannon Bone
Fluid Filling Of The Fetlock And Cannon Bone
Fluid Fillings Of The Upper Limbs
Fluid Fillings Of The Upper Limbs Of Horses
Hunter’s Bump
Hunter’s Bump In Horses
Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis (HYPP)
go down to related material Topic There is no topic material. Related Material Images, if any, for this topic are in a gallery located at the bottom of this page. Back To Horse Systems and Diseases Topics Back To Genetic Diseases Back To Locomotion and...
Infected Withers
Also known as Fistulous Withers, an infection of the withers area can be stubborn and painful.
Interference And Overreaching
Interference In Horses
Kissing Spine
Kissing Spine In Horses
Limb Amputation
Amputation In Horses
Neurogenic Atrophy
Neurogenic Atrophy In Horses
Obesity And Weight Loss
Obesity And Weight Loss In Horses
Peronious Tertious Injury
Peronious Tertious Injury In Horses
Piezoelectric Currents
Piezo……WHAT???
Have you ever wondered why bones are not shaped like I-beams or 2×4 lumber? This short lesson on biophysics and biochemistry may actually help you understand two very important things that will keep your horse sound and why training is so important in maintaining soundness in your horse.
Step out of your comfort zone and learn about this fascinating subject.
Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM)
go down to related material Topic There is no topic material. Related Material Images, if any, for this topic are in a gallery located at the bottom of this page. Back To Horse Systems and Diseases Topics Back To Genetic Diseases Back To Locomotion and...
Shivers
Shivers In Horses
Sidebone
Sidebone In Horses
Spavin
Spavin In Horses
Splints
Splints In Horses
Stringhalt
Stringhalt is the horseman’s term for the involuntary jerking up and out of one or both hind legs. The video demonstrates this well.
Sweeny
Sweeny In Horses
Tendon Sheath Swelling
Tendon Sheath Swelling In Horses
Tetanus
go down to related material Topic There is no topic material. Related Material Images, if any, for this topic are in a gallery located at the bottom of this page. Back To Horse Systems and Diseases Topics Back To Musculoskeletal System and Diseases Back...
Thoroughpin
Thoroughpin is the horseman’s term for distention of the deep digital tendon sheath of the hind limbs.
TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint)
TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) In Horses
Umbilical Hernia
An excerpt is coming soon.
Posts
The End Of A Year – Tetanus In A Horse
Winter in upstate New York can be long, cold, and endless. The call came early on the last day of the year. A Trotting-bred owner called me saying his two week old foal wasn’t right. The Trotting-bred is a pony breed that race like Standardbreds with trotters and...
Podcasts
Fun With Physics And Horses – Podcast #010
Physics is a collection of laws that control how things work in this world. They have no allegiance to a country, religion or even if you are a plant, animal or mineral. Physics is the rule book by which we all play. How the laws of physics apply to our horses is...
The Calcium To Phosphorus Ratio – Podcast #006
Calcium (Ca) and Phosphorus (P) are two of the most plentiful minerals in your horse and are required for bone structure, muscle function and hundreds of other metabolic functions. However they compete for uptake in the digestive tract. When there is more phosphorus...
The Importance Of The Top Line In Horses – Podcast #045
The top line of horses is the muscles along the back bone from the withers to the rump. It is where the saddle or load goes onto the horse. It is an indicator of the overall athletic condition of the horse and is often seen as a “poor” top line when the...
Webinars
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Topics
*An Introduction To The Horse Musculoskeletal System And Diseases
The bodies of all animals allow movement to find food and to reproduce through a system of bones and connective tissue. Plants do not have this ability because their roots are stuck in the ground. They can grow and spread or they can turn to face the sun or open and close their flowers but they cannot pack their bags and leave. This is where the connective tissue comes in. It is made of a skeleton or frame of bones that is connected by ligaments (bone to bone) and the bones are articulated through joints made of a fluid filled sack (joint capsule), Each articulating bone are capped with a layer of cartilage (joint cartilage) to cushion concussion from movement. Causing this movement are voluntary contractions and relaxations from groups of muscles that are attached to the bones with tendons. I prefer to call these “bone-tendon-muscle units” as each is inextricably connected as a unit, although each can have individual problems (broken bone, muscle cramp, pulled tendon). The innervation of these muscles are covered under nerves and brain. The cellular make up and nutrition of these are covered under nutrition.
Angular Limb Deformities (Valgus And Varus)
Valgus And Varus Angular Limb Deformities In Horses
Ankylosis (Fused Joints)
Ankylosis (Fused Joints) In Horses
Cheek Teeth Eruption Bumps
When the permanent premolar cheek teeth push into position, they often cause lumps that appear on the face and lower jaw. These are normal and are not painful.
Conformation – Bench Knee
Bench Knee Conformation In Horses
Conformation – Toe-In And Toe-Out
Toe-In And Toe-Out Conformation In Horses
Conformation -Over At The Knees
Over At The Knees Conformation In Horses
Contracted Tendons
An excerpt is coming soon.
Curbs
Curbs In Horses
Dental Speculum Injury
The use of the speculum is common in equine dentistry. There are reports of damage to the horse caused by them and this is one of those cases.
Developmental Orthopedic Disease
Degenerative Orthopedic Disease
Dropped Fetlocks (DSLD)
Dropped Fetlocks (DSLD) In Horses
Dropped Hip
Dropped Hip In Horses
Epiphysitis
An excerpt is coming soon.
Fascial Tears
Fascial Tears In Horses
Fibrotic Myopathy
go down to related material Topic There is no topic material. Related Material Images, if...
Firm Lumps Of The Limbs
Firm Lumps Of The Limbs Of Horses
Fluid Filling Of The Fetlock And Cannon Bone
Fluid Filling Of The Fetlock And Cannon Bone
Fluid Fillings Of The Upper Limbs
Fluid Fillings Of The Upper Limbs Of Horses
Hunter’s Bump
Hunter’s Bump In Horses
Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis (HYPP)
go down to related material Topic There is no topic material. Related Material Images, if...
Infected Withers
Also known as Fistulous Withers, an infection of the withers area can be stubborn and painful.
Interference And Overreaching
Interference In Horses
Kissing Spine
Kissing Spine In Horses
Limb Amputation
Amputation In Horses
Neurogenic Atrophy
Neurogenic Atrophy In Horses
Obesity And Weight Loss
Obesity And Weight Loss In Horses
Peronious Tertious Injury
Peronious Tertious Injury In Horses
Piezoelectric Currents
Piezo……WHAT???
Have you ever wondered why bones are not shaped like I-beams or 2×4 lumber? This short lesson on biophysics and biochemistry may actually help you understand two very important things that will keep your horse sound and why training is so important in maintaining soundness in your horse.
Step out of your comfort zone and learn about this fascinating subject.
Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM)
go down to related material Topic There is no topic material. Related Material Images, if...
Shivers
Shivers In Horses
Sidebone
Sidebone In Horses
Spavin
Spavin In Horses
Splints
Splints In Horses
Stringhalt
Stringhalt is the horseman’s term for the involuntary jerking up and out of one or both hind legs. The video demonstrates this well.
Sweeny
Sweeny In Horses
Tendon Sheath Swelling
Tendon Sheath Swelling In Horses
Tetanus
go down to related material Topic There is no topic material. Related Material Images, if...
Thoroughpin
Thoroughpin is the horseman’s term for distention of the deep digital tendon sheath of the hind limbs.
TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint)
TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) In Horses
Umbilical Hernia
An excerpt is coming soon.
Posts
The End Of A Year – Tetanus In A Horse
Winter in upstate New York can be long, cold, and endless. The call came early on the last day of...
Podcasts
Fun With Physics And Horses – Podcast #010
Physics is a collection of laws that control how things work in this world. They have no...
The Calcium To Phosphorus Ratio – Podcast #006
Calcium (Ca) and Phosphorus (P) are two of the most plentiful minerals in your horse and are...
The Importance Of The Top Line In Horses – Podcast #045
The top line of horses is the muscles along the back bone from the withers to the rump. It is...
Webinars
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.