Club Foot Conformation in Horses Caused by abnormal contraction of the deep digital flexor tendon, a club foot puts pressure on the coffin joint and initiates a change in a hoof's biomechanics Telltale signs of a club foot may include an excessively steep hoof angle, a distended coronary band, growth rings that are wider at the heels4 3 Goal and result of the Ponseti treatment The goal is to reduce if not eliminate all elements of the Clubfoot deformity to obtain a functional, flexible, pain free, strong, normal looking, plantigrade and normal shoeable footThe treatment for clubfoot consists of two phases Ponseti serial casting and bracing Treatment is always necessary, because the condition does not get better with growth Ponseti Serial Casting The Ponseti technique of serial casting is a treatment method that involves careful stretching and manipulation of the foot and holding with a cast
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