Diagnosis and Management of Lameness in the Horse

by DACVS Ross DVM, VetMB Dyson MA

Overview

Covering many different diagnostic tools, this essential resource explores both traditional treatments and alternative therapies for conditions that can cause gait abnormalities in horses. Broader in scope than any other book of its kind, this edition describes equine sporting activities and specific lameness conditions in major sport horse types, and includes up-to-date information on all imaging modalities. This title includes additional digital media when purchased in print format. For this digital book edition, media content may not be included. - Cutting-edge information on diagnostic application for computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging includes the most comprehensive section available on MRI in the live horse. - Coverage of traditional treatment modalities also includes many aspects of alternative therapy, with a practical and realistic perspective on prognosis. - An examination of the various types of horses used in sports describes the lameness conditions to which each horse type is particularly prone, as well as differences in prognosis. - Guidelines on how to proceed when a diagnosis cannot easily be reached help you manage conditions when faced with the limitations of current diagnostic capabilities. - Clinical examination and diagnostic analgesia are given a special emphasis. - Practical, hands-on information covers a wide range of horse types from around the world. - A global perspective is provided by a team of international authors, editors, and contributors. - A full-color insert shows thermography images. - Updated chapters include the most current information on topics such as MRI, foot pain, stem cell therapy, and shock wave treatment. - Two new chapters include The Biomechanics of the Equine Limb and its Effect on Lameness and Clinical Use of Stem Cells, Marrow Components, and Other Growth Factors. The chapter on the hock has been expanded substantially, and the section on lameness associated with the foot has been completely rewritten to include state-of-the-art information based on what has been learned from MRI. Many new figures appear throughout the book. - A companion website includes 47 narrated video clips of gait abnormalities, including typical common syndromes as well as rarer and atypical manifestations of lameness and neurological dysfunction, with commentary by author/editors Mike Ross and Sue Dyson. - References on the companion website are linked to the original abstracts on PubMed.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781437711769
Publisher:	Saunders, W. B. Company
Publication date:	10/29/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	1424
File size:	41 MB
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Table of Contents

1. Lameness Examination: Historical Perspective 2. Lameness in Horses: Basic Facts Before Starting 3. Anamnesis (History) 4. Conformation and Lameness 5. Observation: Symmetry and Posture 6. Palpation 7. Movement 8. Manipulation 9. Applied Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System 10. Diagnostic Analgesia 11. Neurological Examination and Neurological Conditions Causing Gait Deficits 12. Unexplained Lameness 13. Assessment of Acute-Onset, Severe Lameness 14. The Swollen Limb 15. Radiography and Radiology 16. Ultrasonographic Evaluation of the Equine Limb: Technique 17. Ultrasonographic Examination of the Joints 18. Ultrasound and Orthopedic (Non-Articular) Disease 19. Nuclear Medicine 20. Computed Tomography 21. Magnetic Resonance Imaging 22. Gait Analysis for the Quantification of Lameness 23. Arthroscopic Examination 24. Tenoscopy and Bursoscopy 25. Themography: Use in Equine Lameness 26. Biomechanics of the Equine Limb and Its Effect on Lameness 27. The Foot and Shoeing 28. Trauma to the Sole and Wall 29. Functional Anatomy of the Palmar Aspect of the Foot 30. Navicular Disease 31. Fracture of the Navicular Bone and Congenital Bipartite Navicular Bone 32. Primary Lesions of the Deep Digital Flexor Tendon Within the Hoof Capsule 33. The Distal Phalanx and Distal Interphalangeal Joint 34. Laminitis 35. The Proximal and Middle Phalanges and Proximal Interphalangeal Joint 36. The Metacarpophalangeal Joint 37. The Metacarpal Region 38. The Carpus 39. The Antebrachium 40. The Elbow, Brachium, and Shoulder 41. The Hind Foot and Pastern 42. The Metatarsophalangeal Joint 43. The Metatarsal Region 44. The Tarsus 45. The Crus 46. The Stifle 47. The Thigh 48. Mechanical and Neurological Lameness in the Forelimbs and Hindlimbs 49. Diagnosis and Management of Pelvic Fractures in the Thoroughbred Racehorse 50. Lumbosacral and Pelvic Injuries in Sports and Pleasure Horses 51. Diagnosis and Management of Sacroiliac Joint Injuries 52. The Thoracolumbar Spine 53. The Cervical Spine and Soft Tissues of the Neck 54. Pathogenesis of Osteochondrosis 55. The Role of Nutrition in Developmental Orthopedic Disease: Nutritional Management 56. Diagnosis and Management of Osteochondrosis and Osseous Cyst-like Lesions 57. Physitis 58. Angular Limb Deformitis 59. Flexural Limb Deformity in Foals 60. Cervical Stenotic Myelopathy 61. Osteoarthritis 62. Markers of Osteoarthritis: Implications for Early Diagnosis and Monitoring of Pathology and Effects of Therapy 63. Gene Therapy 64. Models of Equine Joint Disease 65. Infectious Arthritis 66. Non-infectious Arthritis 67. Joint Conditions 68. Pathophysiology of Tendon Injury 69. Superficial Digital Flexor Tendonitis 70. The Deep Digital Flexor Tendon 71. Desmitis of the Accessory Ligament of the Deep Digital Flexor Tendon 72. The Suspensory Apparatus 73. Clinical Use of Stem Cells, Marrow Components, and Other Growth Factors 74. Diseases of the Digital Synovial Sheath, Palmar Annular Ligament, and Digital Annular Ligaments 75. The Carpal Canal and The Carpal Synovial Sheath 76. The Tarsal Sheath 77. Extensor Tendon Injury 78. Curb 79. Bursae and Other Soft Tissue Swellings 80. Other Soft Tissue Injuries 81. Tendon Lacerations 82. Soft Tissue Injuries of the Pastern 83. Skeletal Muscle and Lameness 84. Principles and Practice of Joint Disease Treatment 85. Analgesia and Hindlimb Lameness 86. Bandaging, Splinting, and Casting 87. External Skeletal Fixation 88. Counterirritation 89. Cryotherapy 90. Radiation Therapy 91. Rest and Rehabilitation 92. Acupuncture Channel Palpation and Understanding Musculoskeletal Pain 93. Chiropractic Evaluation and Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders 94. Physiotherapy Including Therapeutic use of Ultrasound, Lasers, Tens and Electromagnetics 95. Osteopathic Treatment of the Axial Skeleton of the Horse 96. Shock Wave Therapy 97. Poor Performance and Lameness 98. Experiences Using a High Speed Treadmill to Evaluate Lameness 99. The Sales Yearling 100.

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Diagnose and manage conditions that can cause gait abnormalities in horses

Editorial Reviews

"Mike Ross and Sue Dyson have started from a shared background at the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School to produce a comprehensive, international text that amply illustrates the continuing fascination of disorders of the horse's locomotive system. The style combines reference to the literature with personal experience in a way that makes for appealing reading and a sense of ready applicability.

The book is extensively illustrated throughout but, in this regard, its 'unique selling point' is the accompanying CD illustrating gait abnormalities in a variety of horses.

This book provides a wealth of useful knowledge in relation to equine lameness that will impact on the diagnosis of lameness internationally over the next few years. It should be available in all practices and institutions dealing with lame horses, where it will undoubtedly be regarded as an authoritative and innovative standard text." Alistair Barr, The Veterinary Record, August 2003
aim of the authors is to provide a comprehensive, thought-provoking text with a balanced approach, sometimes challenging long-held dogma.
Information provided is as up to date as possible based on the experience of the international authors, including many in private practice.
These aims have admirably been achieved.

Who should buy this book? In my opinion anyone who is exposed to diagnosing and managing lameness in horses.

The comprehensive approach to lameness diagnosis and detailed descriptions of musculoskeletal dysfunction make this book THE standard reference book. The inclusion of state-of-the-art information as well as practical, hands-on information reflecting the first-hand experiences of international lameness experts make this book a must-have for clinicians involved in diagnosing and managing equine lameness." Dr R Gottscalk, Vet News, December 2003
one volume you have all the information most will need with a bonus CD-ROM to help visualise fore-andhind-limb lameness.

This book will improve your diagnostic skills and, perhaps just as importantly, raise your enthusiasm for investigating the lame horse." Ian Anderson, Veterinary Times, February 2004

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