Lameness

The lameness exam is a process of elimination.  Beginning with looking at the whole horse the scope of the examination is reduced to a smaller and smaller area until the source of pain is located.  Dr. Novick brings a vast experience in sports medicine and lameness with more than three decades of experience treating patients and as an active competitor himself.

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When Back Pain is not Back Pain

Frequently, I am asked to examine a horse for back pain. Although the pain along the back is real, the problem often lies further down on the horse. Usually it stems from a chronic hind leg lameness.

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With wet weather, horses are standing in mud. This softens the sole of the hoof causing tiny cracks, especially at the white line (the junction of the sole and the hoof wall). Dirt then works its way up under the sole where bacteria flourish.

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