Laminitis Flashcards
Laminitis
inflammation of the lamellae of the inner hoof capsule
What are the Risk factors for laminitis?
Endotoxemia/Sepsis or SIRS Endocrinopathies Trauma: "road founder" Drug induce Toxin induce
Reperfusion injury
Post vasoconstriction phase and the return of circulation after hypoxic event
What diseases can cause Laminitis?
Hyperinsulinemia
Trauma
What are the Biomechanical forces of the hoof?
Weight of the horse Ground countered force DDFT (tensile) force Lamina Extensor Tendon
Obel grade 1
shift weight from one foot to the other, but will move relatively freely
Obel grade 2
lameness is more obvious, when turning, stilted gait and shuffling
Obel grade 3
reluctant to move and resists any attempt to lift a foot because of the pain this will induce in the contralateral foot
Obel grade 4
most severe grade, immobile and often recumbent
What is the measurement from the navicular bone to the hoof?
12mm
If the CE is more than 12mm what is the diagnosis?
Laminitis
What is the measurement of the HWL?
18mm
What is the diagnosis if the HML is more than 18mm?
Acute Laminitis
What is the appropriate Sole depth?
10mm
What is the treatment for the Developmental phase of Laminitis?
Treat primary cause
Cryotherapy