Case Description

• Sudden appearance of typical deformation and lameness
  The pastern was noted to have "collapsed" in a plantar direction, and the horse showed a 3/5 degree lameness.
• Gradual development of muscle atrophy
  Disuse atrophy was generalized throughout the left hind (LH) limb, and most readily noted in the gluteal area
• Persistence of deformation
  Despite attempts at protective bandaging and splinting, the deformation persisted, as did the lameness.