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Congenital and Inherited Anomalies of the Musculoskeletal System /
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Overview of Congenital and Inherited Anomalies of the Musculoskeletal System /

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Congenital and Inherited Anomalies of the Musculoskeletal System
Overview of Congenital and Inherited Anomalies of the Musculoskeletal System
Congenital and Inherited Anomalies of the Musculoskeletal System in Multiple Species
Congenital and Inherited Anomalies of the Musculoskeletal System in Cattle
Congenital and Inherited Anomalies of the Musculoskeletal System in Horses
Congenital and Inherited Anomalies of the Musculoskeletal System in Sheep
Congenital and Inherited Anomalies of the Musculoskeletal System in Pigs
Congenital and Inherited Anomalies of the Musculoskeletal System in Dogs and Cats

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Musculoskeletal Disorders in Large Animals
A seven-year-old Quarter horse gelding presents with a 1-week history of mild lameness. During the examination, the horse raises his head as he places weight on his left forelimb and drops it when placing weight on the right forelimb. Which limb is most likely affected in this horse?

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Overview of Congenital and Inherited Anomalies of the Musculoskeletal System

By

Russell R. Hanson

, DVM, DACVS, DACVECC, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University

Last full review/revision Jul 2019 | Content last modified Jul 2019

Congenital and inherited anomalies can result in the birth of diseased or deformed neonates. Congenital disorders can be due to viral infections of the fetus or to ingestion of toxic plants by the dam at certain stages of gestation. The musculoskeletal system can also be affected by certain congenital neurologic disorders.

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