What are symptoms of pedal osteitis?

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Pedal osteitis involves inflammation of the coffin bone, so the most reliable signs are pain-related lameness and clear evidence on imaging. Lameness reflects the horse’s response to pain in the hoof region, and radiographs typically reveal bone changes in the coffin bone, such as sclerosis or other remodeling. A decreased hoof temperature isn’t a typical feature of this condition, and fast hoof growth isn’t related to pedal osteitis. Sometimes signs can be subtle, but the combination of lameness with positive radiographs best fits the situation.