## Overview Physitis of the distal tibia is inflammation of the growth plate just above the hock in young horses. It produces a warm, enlarged area above the hock and variable lameness. It is part of the developmental orthopedic disease complex and is managed with diet and exercise restriction. ## Causes Rapid growth or nutritional imbalance. ## Diagnosis Clinical signs and radiographs of the distal tibia. ## Treatment Reduce energy intake, limit exercise, and use anti-inflammatories as needed. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good. ## Prevention Controlled growth.
enlargement and warmth above the hock; lameness; radiographic changes at the distal tibial physis
## Overview Physitis of the distal tibia is inflammation of the growth plate just above the hock in young horses. It produces a warm, enlarged area above the hock and variable lameness. It is part of the developmental orthopedic disease complex and is managed with diet and exercise restriction. ## Causes Rapid growth or nutritional imbalance. ## Diagnosis Clinical signs and radiographs of the distal tibia. ## Treatment Reduce energy intake, limit exercise, and use anti-inflammatories as needed. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good. ## Prevention Controlled growth.
enlargement and warmth above the hock; lameness; radiographic changes at the distal tibial physis