Club foot Treatment Before treatment can be given to patients, radiographic imaging techniques, although not generally required, can be done to provide a baseline before and after surgery is done Radiographs will actually provide a clearer and better view as to the exact position the footThis angle is closely followed with a strong pastern that matches the angle of the foot On the other hand, we have a picture of this very same hoof prior to trimming (Photo 2) In Photo 2, we see the horse has a brokenPain can arise from physitis, osteochondrosis, degenerative joint disease, pedal bone fracture, or softtissue wounds and infection Pain induces reflex muscle contraction with shortening of the flexor musculotendinous units The horse walks on its toes or knuckles in the fetlocks or occasionally the pastern joint
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