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Sesamoiditisis refers to proliferative or degenerative bony changes of the horse's proximal sesamoid bones, which are the paired teardrop shaped bones located behind the fetlock joint.
5 Φεβ 2024 · Sesamoiditis in horses refers to pain and injury around the sesamoid bones, pairs of small triangular bones found at the back of the fetlock. Inflammation in this area can cause pain and changes to the bony structure of the sesamoid bones, resulting in lameness.
By definition, sesamoiditis is inflammation of a sesamoid and its ligamentous attachments, specifically “inflammation of the suspensory ligament at the point where it anchors into the bone.” 2 While sesamoiditis occurs in both fore and hind legs, it is more prevalent in forelegs.
10 Ιαν 2024 · Sesamoiditis in horses is a condition that occurs when the sesamoid bones become inflamed and cannot work properly. It is most often seen in athletic horses such as racehorses, who often place extreme pressure or stress on the sesamoid bones during exercise.
5 Ιουλ 2019 · The sesamoids, as they’re called, anchor the suspensory apparatus that allows a horse’s foot and fetlock to move properly. Yet their location and anatomy make them vulnerable to injuries, and sesamoid injuries in horses can be difficult to repair and even catastrophic.
29 Μαρ 2018 · Axial sesamoiditis or osteitis of the proximal sesamoid bones (PSBs) in the horse is described as a rare condition. The cause remains unknown and speculative, with vascular, infectious and traumatic aetiologies implicated.
10 Ιουλ 2024 · Sesamoid injuries are a common and often serious injury in horses. The small sesamoid bones play a major role in reducing tension on the muscles and tendons of the body. The proximal sesamoid bones (PSBs), located in the fetlock joint, are particularly key for the movement and stability of the horse’s limbs. [1] [2]
