Redden Ric F
International Equine Podiatry Center, 8235 McCowans, PO Box 507, Versailles, KY 40383, USA.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract. 2003 Aug;19(2):443-62. doi: 10.1016/s0749-0739(03)00027-0.
Understanding the basic mechanisms of hoof capsule distortion enables the clinician to unravel the sometimes complex mix of abnormalities, identify early warning signs, and manage existing problems more effectively. Distortion of the hoof capsule can often seem like a complicated puzzle by the time the veterinarian is called to examine the lame horse. Evaluating each of the components of the hoof capsule, both individually and as an integrated unit, allows the clinician to tease apart the tangle of primary and secondary problems and come up with effective options for countering or attenuating the forces responsible for the distortion. Using high-quality radiography and developing an eye for detail regarding the physical and radiographic characteristics of the foot allow the clinician to identify subtle abnormalities, thereby averting a clinical problem or addressing the problem while it is still reversible. With existing problems, developing these skills enhances the clinician's ability to interpret the degree of damage accurately and to devise mechanical solutions that create an environment in which healing and restoration of function are maximized.
了解蹄匣变形的基本机制，能使临床医生理清有时复杂的异常组合，识别早期预警信号，并更有效地处理现有问题。当兽医被叫来检查跛马时，蹄匣变形往往看起来像一个复杂的谜题。分别评估蹄匣的各个组成部分，并将其作为一个整体来评估，能让临床医生梳理出原发性和继发性问题的纠结之处，并想出有效的办法来对抗或减弱导致变形的力量。使用高质量的X光摄影，并培养对蹄部物理和X光特征细节的敏锐观察力，能让临床医生识别细微的异常，从而避免临床问题的发生，或在问题仍可逆转时加以解决。对于现有问题，培养这些技能能增强临床医生准确解读损伤程度的能力，并设计出机械解决方案，创造一个能使愈合和功能恢复最大化的环境。
