side-bone

When lameness does occur with a side-bone, and we have reason to believe that the said side-bone is the cause of the lameness, it is well before talking of treatment to question ourselves thus: 'In what way does the side-bone cause lameness?'

Diseases of the Horse's Foot Harry Caulton Reeks

Grooving the wall in laminitis (Smith's operation) in treatment of sand-crack in treatment of side-bone (Smith's operation)

Diseases of the Horse's Foot Harry Caulton Reeks

Seeing, however, that side-bone constitutes one of the recognised hereditary diseases, and that at the various agricultural and horse shows its existence or otherwise in a certain animal is a matter of great importance, some little attention must be given to these two points.

Diseases of the Horse's Foot Harry Caulton Reeks

The first step is to ascertain the extent of the side-bone, and to determine the position of the incisions.

Diseases of the Horse's Foot Harry Caulton Reeks

It follows, therefore, that side-bone in the feet of young animals is of far more serious import than when occurring in older horses.

Diseases of the Horse's Foot Harry Caulton Reeks

The cartilage is invaded, and the side-bone formed (see Fig. 118).

Diseases of the Horse's Foot Harry Caulton Reeks

To do this the coronet is felt with the thumb, and the anterior extremity of the side-bone noted.

Diseases of the Horse's Foot Harry Caulton Reeks

After that, should the lameness continue, and should we still judge the side-bone to be the cause of it, the operation may be advised.

Diseases of the Horse's Foot Harry Caulton Reeks

With a side-bone anywhere approaching full development, diagnosis is easy.

Diseases of the Horse's Foot Harry Caulton Reeks

Smith's expansion shoe operation for laminitis operation for side-bone

Diseases of the Horse's Foot Harry Caulton Reeks