Fluid Filling Of The Fetlock And Cannon Bone

Doc-t March 9, 2015
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Wind puff – or distention of the fetlock joint capsule – is seen above the joint here on the lateral aspect of the left forelimb. When firm finger pressure is applied to the lateral distention, it collapses but the fluid is then transferred to the medial side distending the joint capsule there (look carefully on the medial side for the enlargement and compare this with the previous picture before finger pressure was applied).
Wind puff – or distention of the fetlock joint capsule – is seen above the joint here on the lateral aspect of the left forelimb. Notice that the distention is predominantly on the lateral side.
Wind puff – or distention of the fetlock joint capsule – is seen above the joint here on the lateral aspect of the left forelimb. The excessive joint fluid is a warning sign of damage to the joint or joint capsule. The firm, fluid filling is located between the cannon bone and the suspensory ligament branch.
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  1. Unknown Member December 30, 2017

    Hello Dr. Tucker, What
    about erratic lateral/medial Cannon bone fluid retention, seemingly in “pockets” of stuck connective (Fascial) tissue, but no heat or pain? What is your take on this please?

    1. Doc-t January 15, 2018

      I am not sure. Fluid retention can occur with damage to the underlying tissue with collection in pockets that come and go. This fluid is usually edema and disappears with a pressure wrap or with exercise.

      Some horse get edema after laying down on the limb creating pressure and filling that goes away after rising and moving. Other than this, I’m not sure.

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