Understanding Equine Club Foot: Causes, Treatment, And Prognosis
Equine club foot, a birth defect in foals, is a flexural deformity characterized by a “knuckled-over” appearance due to dorsiflexion of the coffin joint. Most commonly caused by abnormal alignment in utero, club foot may also stem from environmental or genetic factors. Surgical correction is the primary treatment, often involving extensive care and rehabilitation. Treatment…