Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Supporting Limb Laminitis.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2021
- Authors:
- van Eps, Andrew et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Studies · United States
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
Supporting limb laminitis (SLL) is a relatively frequent complication of painful limb conditions that alter normal weight-bearing patterns in horses. New evidence suggests that a lack of limb load cycling activity (normally associated with ambulation) interferes with normal perfusion of the lamellae in these cases, resulting in ischemia and dysfunction/death of cells critical to the mechanical function of the lamellae. Excessive weight-bearing load drives the progression to overt acute laminitis in the supporting limb. Monitoring and enhancement of limb load cycling activity are key strategies that may lead to successful prevention of SLL by ensuring adequate lamellar perfusion.
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