Manual of equine lameness (paperback)

Manual of Equine Lameness provides essential information on equine lameness diagnostics and treatment in an easy to use format that is ideal for the clinical setting. Covering many of the same topics that are covered in great detail in Adams' Lameness in Horses, this text provides a quick introduction and quick access to key information. Manual of Equine Lameness is presented in brief chapters that are formatted to maximize the usefulness for practicing veterinarians. Manual of Equine Lameness will serve as an invaluable resource to any veterinarian treating lameness in horses.

1. Functional anatomy of the musculoskeletal system.

a. Hoof.

b. Forelimb.

c. Hindlimb.

d. Axial skeleton.

2. Generalizations of lameness diagnosis.

a. What to look for.

b. Problem areas.

c. Necessary equipment.

3. Assessment of the lame horse.

a. History.

b. Visual exam at rest.

c. Palpation + hoof testers.

d. Movement.

e. Manipulation/flexion tests.

4. Diagnostics - When to use what?.

a. Regional nerve blocks.

b. Intrasynovial blocks.

c. Radiography.

d. Ultrasound.

e. Nuclear scintigraphy.

f. CT.

g. MRI.

5. Common conditions of the foot.

6. Common conditions of the forelimb.

7. Common conditions of the hindlimb.

8. Common conditions of the axial skeleton.

9. Therapeutic Options.

a. Systemic.

b. Topical.

c. Intrasynovial.

d. Intralesional.

e. Surgical.

f. Nutritional.

g. Miscellaneous.

10. Occupation related lameness.

a. Racehorses.

b. Western performance horses.

c. Jumpers.

d. Dressage.

e. Endurance horses.

f. Gaited horses.

11. Management of lameness emergencies.

a. Severely swollen limb.

b. Acute, severe lameness.

c. Fracture/luxation.

d. Tendon laceration/rupture.

12. Developmental orthopedic disease.

a. Physitis.

b. Angular limb deformities.

c. Flexural deformities.

d. Osteochondrosis.

e. Wobbler syndrome