Table 3 Visual and radiographic examination of the hoof in horses at first presentation with hyperinsulinaemia-associated laminitis, partitioned according to their rate of improvement, as judged by a clinical scoring method
Variable | Fast improvement (n = 27) | Slow improvement (n = 10) | P valuea |
|---|---|---|---|
Signs of chronic laminitis on the forefeetb, n (%) | 16 (59.3) | 6 (60) | 1.000 |
Rotation of the distal phalanx, n (%) | 24 (88.9) | 9 (90) | 1.000 |
Distal displacement of the distal phalanx (sinker), n (%) | 11 (40.7) | 5 (50) | 0.716 |
Decreased sole depth at the tip of the distal phalanx, n (%) | 7 (25.9) | 3 (30) | 1.000 |
Lamellar wedge formation, n (%) | 6 (22.2) | 3 (30) | 0.679 |
Osteo-remodelling, n (%) | 5 (18.5) | 3 (30) | 0.655 |
Radiolucent/gas lines, n (%) | 5 (18.5) | 2 (20) | 1.000 |