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and/or sink within the foot (Figures 6.39a and b). Once this occurs, the sensitive tissue that

produces the horn is damaged and distorted. Important blood vessels are crushed, together
VetBooks.ir with the soft tissues within the foot and this leads to severe and often unrelenting foot pain.
The pedal bone may prolapse through the sole of the foot (Figures 6.40 and b).

Figure 6.39a and b Position of the pedal bone