The quiz, the Answers

The quiz, the Answers

Post by Hoofr » Sat, 14 Feb 1998 04:00:00


For any who might be interested, I repost the quiz, this time with the answers.
For those questions requiring a subjective answer, the answer supplied is JMHO.
Hop all enjoy

Rick Burten, RJF

1.  What is and why is a Cunean Tenectomy performed?
     A Cunean Tenectomy is a surgical procedure in which the Cunean Tendon is
severed in an effort to relieve tension and pressure and pain resulting from
Bone or Jack Spavin.

2. Passing Gaited refers to:  Hind leg movement whereby the hind legs "pass by"
to the outside of the track of the front legs.

3.  How is Stringhalt surgically treated?: It is treated surgically by removal
of the lateral digital extensor tendon at the point where it passes over the
outside of the hock.

4.  Describe the "stay apparatus" of the leg:  The stay apparatus is a series
of ligamentous structures that prevent the overflexion or extension of the
joints of the limb.  The structures of the stay apparatus are essentially the
same from the knee and hock down. The elbow joint ;of the front limb has a
unique design with collateral ligaments eccentrically placed forward from
thecenter of rotation.  The ulna forms a stop on the back of the joint.  The
hind limb has its own special variation  called the reciprocal apparatus.  It
makes possible the synchronized flexion and extension of the joints in the hind
limb or a rigid locking of the bone column in the standing position.  Control
of the entire limb is influenced by stifle joint position.

5.  Are trotters or pacers more difficult to shoe and why?:  Trotters are more
difficult to shoe than pacers.  Trotters require more wieght to balance their
gait.  Trotters don't wear hobbles to help steady them at speed.  Trotters hit
the ground harder causing more concussion and creating a need to break the feet
over quickly.  Trotters are more likely to interfere behind and may hit their
knees infront(as may pacers).

6.  Define White Line Disease, causitive agent(s), treatements, prognosis:
White Line Disease is caused by twodifferent types of opportunistic
microorganisms that exist in a symbiotic relationship.  Together they produce
enzymes and aexotoxins that breeak down the protein and collagen of the hoof
wall.  This dynamic colony  of microorganisms consists of at least one type of
destructive bacteria and at least one fungus.  You must control both
simultaneously.
To treat it you must recognize it early and then treat it with a product that
is broad-spectrum bactericide as well as a fungicide.  Cool dry conditions are
your ally, warm wet conditions are your enemy.  You must choose and use a
product that is powerful and stays active for a long time.  Hoof resections may
be necessary.  Bar shoe of various configurations may be needed.  Prognosis is
excellent for recovery over time with proper attention and treatment.

7.  What is EDSS?:  Equine Digital Support System, a shoeing system for
laminitis, founder and other pathologies of the hoof.

8.  Should farriers carry and anminister chemical restraint if they feel it is
needed to do the job?  No.

9.  Should a farrier ever admit to an owner thet he is "in over his head"(the
farrier that is)?  Yes.  So as not to commit errors of omission and negligance
due to a lack of knowledge, ability, skill.

10.  Should farriers diagnose and prescribe?  No.

11.  Define Pedal Osteitis, its causes, treatment(s) prognosis.:  Pedal
Osteitis isan inflammation of the coffin bone.  It is usually the result of a
constant or serious brusiing of the sole.  Radiographs arenecd
essary to substantiate the presence of the condition.  Osteophytes(bone
growths) lytic areas(decreased bone density) and a localized increased vascular
pattern are often present.  Most cases can be treated as sole bruises.  Heel
lameness may require a heart bar shoe.  Some cases require stall rest for many
months.  recovery is usually complete.

12.  How do you trim a Coon-footed horse and why?  By lowering the heels which
functionally raises the pastern angle.  Shoes:  In front: egga-bars,  Behind:
extended heels or egg bars.

13,  When t*** to treat a bowed tendon you should?  Raise the heels

14.  When t*** to treat an injured suspensory you should?  Lower the heels.

15.  Stifled refers to:    an abnormal locking of the patella over the medial
trochlea of the femur.

16.  What is Trochanteric Bursitis, who gets it most often, what is its cause
and what is the gait cahracteristic that is seen with this problem?   An
inflammation of the trochanteric bursa where the gluteus medius muscle passes
over the major trochanter on the proximal end of the femur bone.  Racing
trotters and pacers are most commonly afflicted It   is due to the strain of
reaching for long strides when racing.  It is also known as whirlbone
lamenessand has a characteristic dog gait.  The hind legs do not track directly
behind the fronts.  Instead the horse carries  its hindquarters toward the
sound side when viewed from the rear .  

17.  Describe a procedure used to detemine the amount of 3/4 inch bar stock
needed to build a fullered shoe to any foot.:  Measure the circumference of the
hoof from heel to heel(or from/to the spot you want the heels of the shoe to
end).  Subtract 2 inches.  Subtract a further 1/4 inch(to allow for the
fullering).  Mark and cut this length of bar stock.

18.  Define Carpus Valgus and its treatments:  Carpus Valgus:Knock-kneed.
Treatment(s):  In foals,  balance feet, Medial extension shoes(glue-ons),
surgery, epiphyseal stapling, limb cast.  ***s:  Balance  feet, jar calks,

19. What does the term "windswept" refer to?:  A limb deviation where the limb
looks like the wind has swept it over next to its pair.

20.  What is a blind splint?  A splint that is hidden but may cause lameness
and is only found by x-ray.

21.  What may happen if a mare retains a piece of the placenta?  Founder.

22.  A fistula is?    An abnormal passage from an abscess or hollow organ to
the body surface, or from one hollow organ to another.  

23.  What is the"V" ligament?:  It is the Middle Sesamoidean Ligament and is
also known as the Oblique ligament.

24.  What ligament is occasionally absent in horses, and when present, where is
it   located and what does it do?   The subtarsal check ligament. Located below
the hock and connects the deep flexor tendon of the hind leg to the tarsal
bones at the bottom of the hock joint.  

25.  Where should the breakover of the shod hoof occur?  A subjective question,
but most generally, at a point approximately 1 1/4 inches in front of the apex
of the trimmed frog.

26.  Define and describe the four phases of hoof movement:  OOPS, should have
been five(instructor hangs head in shame, s***toe in *** dirt and humbly
begs forgiveness).  1. Impact--the hoof touches the ground and support begins.
                            2.  Support with the fetlock descending and the
shoulder passes the hoof.
                            3.  Support with the fetlock ascending, the hoof is
straightened and propulsion occurs.
                           4.  Breakover, the hoof is unweighted and leaves the
ground.
                           5.  Extension, the unweighted leg moves forward and
straightens.

I'm sure there are other and better answers to many of these questions, and it
is my hope that others will take the time to respond with them.  The above
represents the answers I give to clients when I'm asked or explaining.  

Best regards,

Rick Burten, RJF

"Intellectual osmosis occurs when knowledge passes from an area of higher
concentration to an area of lower concentration across a sometimes permeable
barrier of ignorance"

 
 
 

The quiz, the Answers

Post by Jane H. Kilbe » Sat, 14 Feb 1998 04:00:00


Quote:

> For any who might be interested, I repost the quiz, this time with the
answers.
> For those questions requiring a subjective answer, the answer supplied is
JMHO.
> Hop all enjoy

Thanks Rick. I for one, appreciate it. But I do have a question concerning
foundering. At what point in rotation can it be deemed unable to save a
horse.

I had a mare who rotated each time she had a foal (it was expected due to
injury). Her first rotation was about 10 deg.; second was 18 deg; third was
35 and fourth was 55 deg. The farrier who treated her along with the vet
did radical resection and a reverse normal shoe. Each time the deg of
rotation reversed by 5-10 degrees. Her last rotation at 55 deg was revered
to almost 40 deg but it didn't last long and we made the decision there was
nothing that could be done, so she was put down.

I'm not putting you on the spot, but am curious as to other knowledgeable
and experienced farrier opinions. And I do know that will vary.

down the tejas trails....
jane kilberg & her GOS (Gang of Spots) in the great nation of tejas

 
 
 

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Post by JRDVMDIV » Sat, 14 Feb 1998 04:00:00


Quote:
(Hoofrx1) writes:
>18.  Define Carpus Valgus and its treatments:  Carpus Valgus:Knock-kneed.
>Treatment(s):  In foals,  balance feet, Medial extension shoes(glue-ons),
>surgery, epiphyseal stapling, limb cast.  ***s:  Balance  feet, jar calks,

surgery = periosteal stripping, staples

Quote:
>19. What does the term "windswept" refer to?:  A limb deviation where the
>limb
>looks like the wind has swept it over next to its pair.

Foal looks like it is standing in a continuously blowing gale force wind

Quote:
>21.  What may happen if a mare retains a piece of the placenta?  Founder.

mastitis, metritis, toxemia, laminitis (which may progress to founder = rotated
and or sunk), colic, etc, etc, etc...

Good Luck
IMHO, All Standard Disclaimers Apply
Julie A. Robinson DVM, MVSc, MS, Dipl. ABVP (Equine)


 
 
 

The quiz, the Answers

Post by J Bair » Sat, 14 Feb 1998 04:00:00



Quote:
> For any who might be interested, I repost the quiz, this time with the
answers.
> For those questions requiring a subjective answer, the answer supplied is
JMHO.
> Hop all enjoy

> Rick Burten, RJF

><snip> 8.  Should farriers carry and anminister chemical restraint if they
feel it is
> needed to do the job?  No.

><snip>

I don't know if I agree with this one.  I've known a few farriers that
thought it would be really helpful to carry a bottle of scotch to
administer some chemical restraint to problem owners.
 
 
 

The quiz, the Answers

Post by Tookie Myer » Sat, 14 Feb 1998 04:00:00

Quote:



> > For any who might be interested, I repost the quiz, this time with the
> answers.
> > For those questions requiring a subjective answer, the answer supplied is
> JMHO.
> > Hop all enjoy

> Thanks Rick. I for one, appreciate it. But I do have a question concerning
> foundering. At what point in rotation can it be deemed unable to save a
> horse.

> I had a mare who rotated each time she had a foal (it was expected due to
> injury). Her first rotation was about 10 deg.; second was 18 deg; third was
> 35 and fourth was 55 deg. The farrier who treated her along with the vet
> did radical resection and a reverse normal shoe. Each time the deg of
> rotation reversed by 5-10 degrees. Her last rotation at 55 deg was revered
> to almost 40 deg but it didn't last long and we made the decision there was
> nothing that could be done, so she was put down.

> I'm not putting you on the spot, but am curious as to other knowledgeable
> and experienced farrier opinions. And I do know that will vary.

> down the tejas trails....
> jane kilberg & her GOS (Gang of Spots) in the great nation of tejas

Saw your post and thought I might comment. Did you try elevating the
heel 16 degrees? This procedure has helped many horses. In some cases of
uncontrollable rotation severing the deep flexor tendon can provide
relief.

A direct answer to your question is there really is none. Some horses
are unsound at a few degrees of rotation and some are brought back from
very severe rotation. The degree of rotation is actually not the entire
process occurring in the laminitis picture.

M. W. Myers, D.V.M.

 
 
 

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Post by JRDVMDIV » Sun, 15 Feb 1998 04:00:00

Quote:

>The degree of rotation is actually not the entire
>process occurring in the laminitis picture.

Right, laminitis is a systemic disease manifested in the feet.

Good Luck
IMHO, All Standard Disclaimers Apply
Julie A. Robinson DVM, MVSc, MS, Dipl. ABVP (Equine)

 
 
 

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Post by JRDVMDIV » Sun, 15 Feb 1998 04:00:00


Quote:

>I don't know if I agree with this one.  I've known a few farriers that
>thought it would be really helpful to carry a bottle of scotch to
>administer some chemical restraint to problem owners.

hhhmmm... wonder if we could get that one included in the veterinarian /
patient / client relationship requirement...??? ;-)

Good Luck
IMHO, All Standard Disclaimers Apply
Julie A. Robinson DVM, MVSc, MS, Dipl. ABVP (Equine)

 
 
 

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Post by Matt Taimuty, CJ » Sat, 21 Feb 1998 04:00:00

Quote:

> >I don't know if I agree with this one.  I've known a few farriers that
> >thought it would be really helpful to carry a bottle of scotch to
> >administer some chemical restraint to problem owners.

> hhhmmm... wonder if we could get that one included in the veterinarian /
> patient / client relationship requirement...??? ;-)

> I find a twitch helpful ... <g>  ;-)

Matt Taimuty, CJF