Upwards fixation of the patella, otherwise known as locking stifles is a problem some horses suffer from,it causes the hind leg to lock and effects normal movement, our vet Austin Fanning has performed a few of his corrective procedures here at IHWT with great success. Sandys problem was bilateral so she had to have two procedures performed on her,we are very lucky to be able to have these things performed on site and as you can see Sandy is doing really well ❤️🐴❤️ Happy Wednesday ❤️ If you wou
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Upwards fixation of the patella, otherwise known as locking stifles is a problem some horses suffer from,it causes the hind leg to lock and effects normal movement, our vet Austin Fanning has performed a few of his corrective procedures here at IHWT with great success. Sandys problem was bilateral so she had to have two procedures performed on her,we are very lucky to be able to have these things performed on site and as you can see Sandy is doing really well ❤️🐴❤️ Happy Wednesday ❤️ If you wou
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What Are “Sticky Stifles”? Also known as upward fixation of the patella, this condition involves the horse’s kneecap momentarily sticking or catching, which may result in an uneven gait, tripping, or the leg appearing briefly “locked” in extension. What Might Contribute to Stifle Catching: 1. Muscle Weakness – Underdeveloped hindquarters or core may limit joint support. 2. Conformation – Horses with straighter hind limb angles may be structurally predisposed. 3. Growth and Development – Young ho
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What Are “Sticky Stifles”? Also known as upward fixation of the patella, this condition involves the horse’s kneecap momentarily sticking or catching, which may result in an uneven gait, tripping, or the leg appearing briefly “locked” in extension. What Might Contribute to Stifle Catching: 1. Muscle Weakness – Underdeveloped hindquarters or core may limit joint support. 2. Conformation – Horses with straighter hind limb angles may be structurally predisposed. 3. Growth and Development – Young ho
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Thanks for the comments! This is a locking stifle, also called upward fixation of the patella, or delayed patellar release. Did you know that horses can lock their hind legs in extension? When the hind leg is locked, they don't have to use muscular effort to keep the joints extended. This is how they can sleep standing up so that they are ready to run off if a predator approached them (they would be more vulnerable in the wild while laying down). It's all good until the lock engages at the wrong
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Thanks for the comments! This is a locking stifle, also called upward fixation of the patella, or delayed patellar release. Did you know that horses can lock their hind legs in extension? When the hind leg is locked, they don't have to use muscular effort to keep the joints extended. This is how they can sleep standing up so that they are ready to run off if a predator approached them (they would be more vulnerable in the wild while laying down). It's all good until the lock engages at the wrong
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This is a mare with a severe locking stifle we operated on recently. It is pretty obvious that she cannot bend the leg properly. Not all cases are this severe. In some horses the stifle will unlock for a few steps and then lock again. It can be pretty dangerous if you're riding a horse with this condition as they can fall when it locks. Stay tuned for a post op video of this mare. You can find more about this condition on the guide here: https://horsesidevetguide.com/drv/Diagnosis/431/upward-fix
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When horses develop ‘locking stifles’ the cause is not recognised as being nutritional. Strengthening exercises are generally recommended such as hill work. However, we have found that ‘feeding’ the muscles to strengthen them works just as well and in some cases remarkably quickly as was the case with Toby. SuppleUp, AlleviateC/SOS will all work: “I’ve just been on your website and am a bit blown away! My horse Toby, has so many symptoms on your checklist it is crazy. He’s an 8 year old 15.2hh p
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