Foal hoof with glued-on DALLMER Clubfoot Shoe
DALLMER Clubfoot Shoe Type B with parallel sole
DALLMER Clubfoot Shoe Type BK with tapered sole
Schematic diagram of an exteneded digit axis following treatment of clubfootedness (sketch of x-ray photos)
Foalshoe for the treatment of clubfootedness with intensive lengthening growth of the phalanges and a coffin joint showing signs of flexion. Especially foals profit greatly from glued-on hoofshoes as nailed-on horseshoes can easily damage the thin and weak hooves.
The DALLMER Clubfoot Shoe is offered with a parallel sole (Type B) and with a tapered sole (type BK). The DALLMER Clubfoot Shoe Type B is used in more severe cases: A wedge that gets screwed underneath the foalshoe raises the heels and allows the entire hoof to take the weight and thus lessens the tension on the deep flexor tendon. The suspension apparatus on the distal phalanx is relieved and the danger of laminitis with concomitant rotation of the distal phalanx is distinctly reduced. The DALLMER Clubfoot Shoe Type BK is being used in less severe cases. The protruding tapered toe extends beyond the toe by about 1 cm which also leads to an extention of the coffin joint.
Please note: Due to the rapid horn growth on a foal, the adhesive hoofshoes should not remain on the hoof for more than 3 weeks. It is advisable to take a break of about 4 days inbetween two adhesions so that the hoof has a chance to widen.
