From Stephen O’Grady: An upright conformation of the
foot associated with a flexural deformity of the distal interphalgeal
joint. The dorsal hoof wall angle is steep accompanied by a broken-forward
hoof/pastern axis. The distance between the heels is normal (not
contracted).
Here’s Dr. Redden’s diagrams and explanations for
the different classifications of club feet (pretty much universally
acknowledged). http://www.nanric.com/Howtotreatclubfeet.asp
Hi/Lo syndrome is not the same, although typically people will
call the more upright foot a club foot. The trick is in the pastern/hoof
axis which can be more accurately assessed via x-ray. On a normal hi hoof
(vs a club foot), the pastern axis will not be subluxated. ON a club
foot, it will appear broken forward externally as well as on the x-ray.
Usually with Hi/Lo syndrome, the low foot is the problem foot because it will
have a broken BACK pastern axis which is associated with navicular syndrome,
contracted heels and underrun heels.
From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Barbara McCrary Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2008 5:43 PM To: RIDECAMP Subject: [RC] Club foot
I invite anyone to explain
exactly what a club foot is. I've heard the term many times over the
years, but I don't know the exact definition. If it means what I call
"high-low syndrome" where one foot stands more upright than the other,
and the other foot has a low heel, then I must tell that the best horse I ever
rode had this issue. Only when farriers tried to correct this did he run
into trouble and eventually had crippling problems that compromised the quality
of his life. But he was surefooted and quick. If this is not what
you call club foot, please explain what club foot is, because I apparently
don't know.
Barbara
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