Explanation of Case Facts

1. Swollen R hind fetlock, soft tissue swelling (pitting edema starting 
12cm)Ñpossibilities of inflammation, fluid accumulation, neoplasia
2. Lame on R hindÑlameness could be due to trauma (fracture, puncture wound), 
neoplasia, inflammation
3. Mare possibly stepped on foalÕs footÑpossibility of trauma
4. All systems normal except musculoskeletalÑnot a systemic problem because localized 
to one place unilaterally, could be possible but not likely
5. Toe touching on R rear limbÑdifficulty weight-bearing, supports lameness
6. Resents palpationÑindicates pain, supports inflammation
7. No foreign bodies in footÑeliminates puncture wound in hoof/foot
8. Does not resent hoof testersÑnot a problem with the hoof
9. Worse after palpationÑinjury/disease irritated by palpation
10. No instability or crepitance upon palpationÑindicates short term because lack of 
extensive problems