Laminitis: Difference between revisions

Besides pain management and control of any predisposing factors, mechanical stabilization is a primary treatment goal once the initial inflammatory and metabolic issues have resolved. No approach has been shown to be effective in all situations, and debate is ongoing about the merits and faults of the numerous techniques. Once the distal phalanx rotates, it is essential to derotate and re-establish its proper spatial orientation within the hoof capsule, to ensure the best long-term prospects for the horse. With correct trimming and, as necessary, the application of [[orthotic]]s, one can effect this reorientation. However, this is not always completely effective.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Parks |first=Andrew |last2=O'Grady |first2=Stephen E |date=2003-08-01 |title=Chronic laminitis: current treatment strategies |url=https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0749073903000191 |journal=Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice |series=Podiatry |volume=19 |issue=2 |pages=393–416 |doi=10.1016/S0749-0739(03)00019-1 |issn=0749-0739}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Tenotomy as a treatment for Laminitis |url=https://www.equipodiatry.com/news/articles/tenotomyhtm |access-date=2023-11-30 |website=www.equipodiatry.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |last=Baxter |first=Gary M. |date=1994-12-01 |title=Acute Laminitis |url=https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0749073917303516 |journal=Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice |series=Emergency Treatment in the Adult Horse |volume=10 |issue=3 |pages=627–642 |doi=10.1016/S0749-0739(17)30351-6 |issn=0749-0739}}</ref>