5bdc1d4d_ans__farriers__books__articles__Definition
[Term] Distal displacement of the third phalanx Pathological process [Definition] 
Even movement of the distal phalanx distally within the hoof capsule in horses with laminitis such that the distal phalanx remains in alignment with the dorsal hoof wall and the phalangeal axis. Often referred to as a ‘sinker’. As opposed to rotation of the distal phalanx.
Equine Therapeutic Farriery | Dr. Stephen O'Grady, veterinarians, farriers, books, articles
Definition