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Bilateral lameness in horses--a kinematic study

H H Buchner1, H H Savelberg, H C Schamhardt

  • 1Department of General and Large Animal Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, The Netherlands.

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|September 1, 1995
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Mild bilateral lameness in horses can be detected by changes in fetlock hyperextension and diagonal limb placement. Early detection of lameness is possible with regular kinematic assessments.

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Area of Science:

  • Equine locomotion analysis
  • Veterinary biomechanics
  • Animal gait analysis

Background:

  • Lameness is a common cause of reduced performance and welfare in horses.
  • Distinguishing mild bilateral lameness from normal gait variations can be challenging.
  • Objective kinematic analysis offers a method for detecting subtle gait abnormalities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the kinematic changes associated with induced mild bilateral forelimb lameness in horses.
  • To identify specific gait variables indicative of bilateral lameness.
  • To assess the potential for early detection of lameness through kinematic analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Induced transient supporting limb lameness in both forelimbs of 11 Dutch Warmblood horses using a hoof sole pressure model.

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  • Recorded trotting kinematics (3.5 m/s) on a treadmill using the CODA-3 locomotion analysis system.
  • Analyzed temporal stride patterns, limb movements, and head/trunk kinematics, comparing lame vs. sound conditions.

    • Main Results:

    • No significant changes in stride or stance duration were observed.
    • Significant alterations included earlier diagonal advanced placement and decreased fetlock hyperextension in both forelimbs.
    • Hind limb kinematics, hoof impact, and trunk movements showed no significant changes.

    Conclusions:

    • Fetlock hyperextension and diagonal advanced placement are key indicators of locomotor disturbance in horses.
    • Mild bilateral lameness may be difficult to detect due to lack of asymmetry.
    • Regular kinematic evaluations can aid in early bilateral lameness detection, potentially confirmed by local anesthesia.