title: The mechanisms and consequences of structural failure of the foot.
abstract: Many of the difficulties in managing the horse with chronic laminitis are associated with the foot's mechanical failure. The occurrence of digital collapse cannot be viewed in isolation as the primary therapeutic focus. The circulatory, metabolic, and growth pattern changes induced by the foot's mechanical collapse often serve as major limiting factors to successful rehabilitation. From the discussion above, it is obvious that a significant amount of research is needed to better understand the biomechanical pathologies of the failed foot.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, USA.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Hood
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D006724:Hoof and Claw / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006736:Horses; D007249:Inflammation / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000662:veterinary