Curb is inflammation of which structure?

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Curb is inflammation of which structure?

Curb involves inflammation and thickening of the plantar ligament on the caudal (back/underside) of the hock. This plantar (plantar tarsal) ligament helps stabilize the hock as it bears weight, so repetitive strain or injury can cause irritation, swelling, and a firm, noticeable bump behind the hock known as curb. The dorsal ligament is on the opposite, front side and is not associated with curb. The navicular bursa lies near the foot behind the coffin joint and is a different condition, and the digital cushion is in the hoof region, not the hock. So the structure most directly tied to curb is the plantar ligament.

Curb involves inflammation and thickening of the plantar ligament on the caudal (back/underside) of the hock. This plantar (plantar tarsal) ligament helps stabilize the hock as it bears weight, so repetitive strain or injury can cause irritation, swelling, and a firm, noticeable bump behind the hock known as curb. The dorsal ligament is on the opposite, front side and is not associated with curb. The navicular bursa lies near the foot behind the coffin joint and is a different condition, and the digital cushion is in the hoof region, not the hock. So the structure most directly tied to curb is the plantar ligament.

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