Manual of Equine Lameness provides essential information on equine lameness diagnostics and treatment in an easy-to-use format ideal for the clinical setting. A clinically relevant distillation of topics from Adams and Stashak's Lameness in Horses, this text offers a quick introduction and fast access to key information. An accompanying DVD includes practical supplements, including additional anatomical images, video clips demonstrating key procedures such as perineural and intrasynovial injections, and examples of lameness conditions in motion.
Designed for use in daily practice, the book is presented in brief chapters carefully formatted to maximize the usefulness for practicing veterinarians. Manual of Equine Lameness is an invaluable resource to any veterinarian treating lameness in horses and an ideal reference for veterinary students wanting to learn the fundamentals of lameness.
Manual of Equine Lameness, w. DVD
Table of contents
Contributors ix
Common Terminologies and Abbreviations xi
Chapter 1. Functional Anatomy of the Equine Musculoskeletal System 3
Anatomic Nomenclature and Usage 3
Thoracic Limb 3
Hindlimb 32
Axial Components 56
Chapter 2. Fundamentals of Lameness Diagnosis 65
Defi nition of Lameness 65
Classifi cation of Lameness 66
What to Look For 66
Anatomic Problem Areas 75
Occupation-related Problem Areas 75
Evaluation of Foals with Lameness 76
Performing a Prepurchase Examination 78
Chapter 3. Assessment of the Lame Horse 83
History 83
Signalment and Use 83
Visual Examination at Rest 83
Palpation and Manipulation 84
Visual Exam at Exercise 107
Flexion Tests/Manipulation 108
Perineural Anesthesia 114
Intrasynovial Anesthesia 124
Chapter 4. Imaging 149
Radiography 149
Ultrasound 168
Nuclear Medicine 189
Magnetic Resonance Imaging 202
Computed Tomography 214
Chapter 5. Common Conditions of the Foot 225
Navicular Disease/Syndrome 225
Fractures of the Navicular (Distal Sesamoid) Bone 229
Injuries to the DDFT and Podotrochlear Apparatus 231
Injuries to the Collateral Ligaments (CLs) of the DIP Joint 232
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the DIP Joint 234
Fractures of the Distal Phalanx (P3, Coffin Bone) 235
Pedal Osteitis (PO) 239
Subchondral Cystic Lesions of the Distal Phalanx (P3) 240
Ossifi cation of the Collateral Cartilage of the Distal Phalanx (Sidebone) 241
Sole Bruises, Corns, and Abscesses 243
Canker 244
Thrush 245
White Line Disease 246
Penetrating Injuries of the Foot 247
Keratoma 249
Foot Imbalances 250
Club Foot 253
Toe Cracks, Quarter Cracks, Heel Cracks (Sand Cracks) 255
Laminitis 257
Chapter 6. Common Conditions of the Forelimb 267
OA of the Proximal Interphalangeal (PIP) Joint 267
Osteochondrosis (OC) of the PIP Joint 270
Luxation/Subluxation of the PIP Joint 272
Fractures of the Middle Phalanx (P2) 274
Fractures of the Proximal Phalanx (P1) 278
Desmitis of the Distal Sesamoidean Ligaments (DSLs) 283
SDFT and DDFT Injuries in the Pastern 284
Osteochondral (Chip) Fractures of Proximal P1 286
Fractures of the Proximal Sesamoid Bones 287
Sesamoiditis 291
Traumatic OA of the MCP Joint (Osselets) 293
Fetlock Subchondral Cystic Lesions (SCLs) 294
Traumatic Rupture of the Suspensory Apparatus 295
Digital Flexor Tendon Sheath (DFTS) Tenosynovitis 297
Periostitis and Fracture of the Dorsal Metacarpus (Bucked Shins, Shin Splints, and Stress Fracture) 299
MCIII/MTIII Condylar Fractures 301
Complete Fractures of the MCIII/MTIII (Cannon Bone) 303