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Figure 2.66. Palpation of the flexor tendons with the fetlock flexed to permit separation of the superficial and deep digital flexor tendons.
Inability to separate the tendons usually suggests tendonitis.

Figure 2.67. Effusion of the radiocarpal joint was visible and
easily palpable in both the dorsomedial and palmarolateral joint
pouches in this horse.

elbow) are consistent with a fracture of the olecranon. Figure 2.68. Effusion of the extensor carpi radialis tendon
In cases of non‐displaced or chronic olecranon frac­ sheath is usually characterized by swelling that courses up and
tures, palpation of the caudal aspect of the olecranon down the cranial aspect of the carpus.
may reveal variable degrees of swelling and pain with
digital pressure. Elevation of the limb into extension SHOULDER AND SCAPULA
may elicit a painful response (Figure 2.75). Severe
swelling, crepitation, and pain may be observed in The soft tissues around the shoulder joint (scapulo­
horses with humeral fractures and can be confused humeral joint) should be observed for muscle atrophy and
with fractures of the olecranon. palpated for swelling, pain, and/or crepitus. Infraspinatus