Laminitis - The DALLMER method of raising the heels

Definition:

Laminitis is a widespread, non-purulent inflammation of the laminar corium that affects any hoof, but is usually more pronounced on the front hooves.

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Hufrehebehandlung nach Dallmer	[Hufrehebehandlung nach Dallmer]	516 Kb
Treating Laminitis According To Dallmer	[Treating Laminitis According To Dallmer]	491 Kb

Clubfootedness

Definition:

The clinical picture of clubfootedness shows an acquired steepness of the toe in the horny box, with a toe wall angle of over 60° and flexion in the coffin joint.

Flaccidity

Definition:

Long pastern is a disorder encountered in newborn foals characterized by hyperextension in the fetlock joints. The associated risk of deformation is so great that one cannot afford to adopt a wait-and-see attitude.

Malpositions

Definition:
Malpositions in the fetlock joint are known as toed-in and toed-out positions, whereby we have to differentiate between a rotation, a flexion or a combination of both. Carpal or tarsal malpositions are characterized by flexion in the axis towards the outside (bowlegged) or inside (knockkneed). The bowlegged form is also known as varus deformation, the knockkneed variety as valgus deformation.

Keraphyllocele

Definition:
Keraphyllocele is the term for a localized condition of hornification reaching from the coronet down to the bearing edge on the inner surface of the hoof wall.

Sandcracks

Definition:
Sandcracks are separations in the horny box that run in longitudinal direction parallel to the horn tubules.

Loose Wall + Hollow Wall

Definition:
Separation of the hoof wall from the sole along the white line is known as a “loose wall”. Widespread cavity formation inside the hoof wall is known as a “hollow wall” and develops mainly between the tubule and laminar layers.

Podotrochlosis

Definition:

This condition is found on the tendon’s articular surface of the distal sesamoid bone, the part of the deep fl exor tendon located below it, and in the navicular bursa.