Page 435 - The Veterinary Care of the Horse
P. 435
VetBooks.ir
Figure 10.5 A large splint
COMPLICATIONS
New bone formed high up on the splint bone may cause arthritis of the knee joint. Extensive
deposits of new bone can interfere with the suspensory ligament causing chronic lameness.
DIAGNOSIS
Diagnosis is often made on the clinical signs. Palpation of the splint bone with the leg flexed
