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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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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?

Right forelimb
Left forelimb
Right hind limb
Left hind limb

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.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Animals

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