Stringhalt outbreaks, distinct seasonal pattern and the ability of affected horses to recover spontaneously. This condition is characterised by the sudden exaggerated flexion of either one or both hocks. This form of stringhalt most commonly occurs in the summer and autumn while horses are out on pasture. Epidemics of Australian stringhalt are usually witnessed during drought or abnormally dry conditions. The long digital extensor muscle (usually in the hind limb) is the muscle that appears to be the most affected by this condition. The most severe muscle lesions have been found within the long and lateral digital extensors and lateral deep
Diastrophic dysplasia child born with the disorder. The parents of a child with an autosomal recessive disorder are usually not affected by the disorder. Diastrophic dysplasia affects about one in 100,000 births. "This article incorporates some public domain text from The U.S. National Library of Medicine" Diastrophic dysplasia Diastrophic dysplasia (DTD) is an autosomal recessive dysplasia which affects cartilage and bone development. ("Diastrophism" is a general word referring to a twisting.) Diastrophic dysplasia is due to mutations in the "SLC26A2" gene. Affected individuals have short stature with very short arms and legs and joint problems that restrict mobility. This condition is also