Injuries of the fetlock and pastern region are a common cause of lameness in horses. Diagnosis of soft tissue injuries in these regions can be challenging. This presentation focuses on the diagnostics, treatments and outcomes of soft tissue injuries in both the fetlock and pastern using cases and reviewing the current literature.

• Anatomy of the soft tissues of the fetlock and pastern.
• Diagnostics suitable to identify soft tissue injuries in this region.
• Treatment and prognosis of soft tissue injuries of the fetlock and pastern.