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Figure 2.83. Limb and hand positioning to perform the “Churchill”
test to detect pain on the medial aspect of the distal tarsal joints.
Figure 2.85. Tendonitis of the superficial digital flexor tendon in
the proximal metatarsal reg that can be misdiagnosed as a curb in
some horses.
Figure 2.84. Palpation of the long plantar ligament over the
plantar aspect of the calcaneus. Swelling in this region is often
referred to as a curb but may represent tendonitis of the superficial Figure 2.86. Lateral displacement of the superficial digital flexor
digital flexor tendon instead. Foals with a “curby” appearance may tendon from the point of the calcaneus (arrows). Effusion of the
also have incomplete ossification of the tarsal bones. calcaneal bursa is also usually present in these horses.
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