ridecamp@endurance.net: [Fwd: ridecamp-d Digest V97 #584]

[Fwd: ridecamp-d Digest V97 #584]

carl meyer (carlmey@citrus.infi.net)
Thu, 11 Sep 1997 00:21:02 +0000

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Locking in the stifle is caused by the patella being pulled over the
medial condyle of the patella groove by the medial patella ligament.
This can be the result of a congenital defect in the patella groove,
spasm of the hamstring muscle group and use of an un-conditioned horse.
If this condition becomes acute whereby the stifle stays locked then
surgery is required to free up the patella. Or if this condition becomes
routine on a daily or weekly basis surgery is again indicated. However,
if this condition occurs once and the horse is not lame after the lock
then diet and conditioning is recommended.
Carl Meyer D.V.M.

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