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US 6,635,236 B2Granted
Method for treating podotrochlosis
OwnerKnut Bärinventor
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Abstract
A method for treating podotrochlosis (navicular disease/navicular syndrome) in the foot of a horse is disclosed. The method comprises identifying the specific area(s) of the horse's foot affected by navicular disease and applying at least one extracorporeal shockwave to the affected area(s). In a preferred embodiment, a sonar-emitting device is used to identify the areas within the foot affected by podotrochlosis.
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A method for treating podotrochlosis in the foot of a horse, the method comprising the steps of:
- administering an anesthetic agent to the horse to relax at least the deep digital flexor muscle and the associated tendon in the foot;
- extending the length of the deep digital flexor muscle and the associated tendon by flexion or extension;
- softening a hoof portion of the foot and shaping the softened hoof to provide a surface for application of a sonar-emitting device and a shockwave-emitting device;
- applying the sonar-emitting device to the foot to identify specific areas within the foot affected by podotrochlosis;
- applying the shockwave-emitting device to the foot;
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- directing at least one extracorporeal shockwave from the shockwave-emitting device to an area within the foot identified by the sonar-emitting device as being affected by podotrochlosis.
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