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Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2002; 15(01): 15-17
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1632707
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Sagittal plane kinematics and kinetics of the pastern joint during the stance phase of the trot

Hilary M. Clayton
,
W. H. Singleton
,
J. L. Lanovaz
,
Marta Prades
1   Mary Anne McPhail Equine Performance Center, Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Ml, USA
› Author AffiliationsThis study was funded by the McPhail endowment and the A - 0 Foundation. The authors thank Adam Arabian. Michelle Bouchey, Dr. Siriporn Khumsap, and Molly Nicodemus for assistance during data collection, and Robert Wells for the use of his A to D system.
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Received 10 April 2001

Accepted 21 August 2001

Publication Date:
08 February 2018 (online)

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Summary

The objectives were to measure sagittal plane kinematics and kinetics of the forelimb pastern joint during the stance phase at the trot. Sagittal plane video (200 Hz) and force (1,000 Hz) recordings were analyzed from four trials of six sound horses trotting in hand. Kinematic and force data were used to calculate net joint moments and joint powers. The pastern joint showed maximal flexion (155.3 ± 11.0°) at 34% stance and maximal extension (190.2 ± 3.8°) at 93% stance. Energy was absorbed on the palmar aspect throughout stance, with peak energy absorption occurring in the second half of the stance. It was concluded that the primary function of the pastern joint was to act as an energy damper.

Keywords

Horse - Gait Analysis - Locomotion - Proximal Interphalangeal Joint
 

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