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Musculoskeletal

The musculoskeletal system allows your horse to move around in their environment. The anatomical design of the bones and muscles of the horse reflect the unique needs of the species.

Intricate system of strong, light-weight tendons in the limbs to allow fast movement of the horse’s large body
Sophisticated hoof design to absorb the pressures caused by the weight of the horse while moving
Stay apparatus , a sophisticated network of muscles and tendons of the front and hind limbs, allows the horse to stand for long periods of time with minimal effort. The ability to rest while standing allows the horse to escape faster if a predator arrives unexpected.

Abnormalities of the musculoskeletal system include injuries (acute or chronic) and/or conformation problems.

Conformation abnormalities

o Congenital: Angular limb deformities, Clubfoot

o Acquired: Knock knees, Bow legged, Cow-hocked; Upward fixation of the patella

Degenerative conditions

o Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD)/Osteochondrosis: Shoulder; Stifle; Hock

o Osteoarthritis develops in overly stressed joints over time. Bucked shins. Splints. Bone Spavin.

o Patellar chondromalacia

Fractures

o Forelimb: Humerus; Radius/Ulna; Carpus; Metacarpals; Splint bones; Sesamoid; First phalanx; Second Phalanx; Third Phalanx; Navicular bone

o Hindlimb: Femur; Patella; Tibia; Tarsus, Calcaneus; Metatarsals; Splint bones; Sesamoid; First phalanx; Second Phalanx; Third Phalanx; Navicular bone

o Spine: Cervical; Thoracolumbar; Sacrum; Coccyx

Hoof problems

o Corns, Cracks, Quittor, Sheared heels, Sidebone

o Laminitis (Founder)

o Sole abscess, bruise

Infectious diseases : viral, bacterial, Rickettsial; septic arthritis; osteomyelitis
Metabolic and nutritional disorders predispose to injury
Soft tissue (muscle and/or tendon) injuries and inflammatory conditions

o Forelimb: Bicipital bursitis, Sweeney, Superior check ligament strain, Bucked shins, Suspensory Ligament Desmitis/Rupture, Inferior Check Ligament Desmitis, Bowed tendons, Sesamoiditis, Chronic proliferative synovitis, Osselets, Ringbone, Pedal osteitis, Buttress foot, Navicular syndrome/disease

o Hindlimb: Hip dislocation; Round ligament rupture; Whorlbone lameness (Trochanteric bursitis); Myopathy: fibrotic and ossifying; Meniscal Tears (stifle); Peroneus Tertius Rupture; Thoroughpin (DDF tenosynovitis), Curb (Tarsal Plantar Desmitis); Cunean Bursitis; Bog Spavin; Stringhalt; Capped hock; Hock dislocation

o Spine: Sacroiliac dislocation

o Myositis: bacterial, viral

o Exertional Rhabdomyolysis (Monday Morning Sickness)

Cancer

Surgical intervention may be needed in some cases of musculoskeletal disease. Recovery from musculoskeletal disease or injury requires a combination of pain management, farrier work, exercise restriction, rehabilitatitive care, and nutritional evaluation.

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EMERGENCIES

For after hours and weekend emergencies we maintain a practice agreement with MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for pets. Although we are closed on weekends we do maintain the ability to schedule boarding drop-offs and pick-ups throughout the weekends and holidays.

*Please do not use our email service for emergencies as this may result in unnecessary delays in the care of your pet.

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CONTACT US

5842 Three Notch Road Mobile, AL 36619

Phone: 251-661-5244 Fax: 251-661-5288 Email: Contact@tillmanscornervet.com

LOCATION HOURS

Monday: 7:30am – 5:00pm Tuesday: 7:30am – 5:30pm Wednesday: 7:30am – 5:00pm Thursday: 7:30am – 5:30pm Friday: 7:30am – 5:30pm

Second Saturday: 8am-12pm

Closed Sunday