NAVICULAR DISEASE VS NAVICULAR SYNDROME

Described as a cause of lameness in horses since 1752, navicular disea se is indicated by chronic forelimb lameness with sensitivity to press ure applied through hoof testers to the palmar aspect of the hoof. Sou nd epidemiological studies currently are lacking to accurately determi ne the incidence of lameness due to problems involving the hoof, navic ular bone, coffin joint, deep flexor tendon, and associated structure. Causes, methods of diagnosis, and clinical signs are detailed.