Diagnosis and Management of Lameness in the Horse Hardcover - 2002

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This book provides a comprehensive approach to lameness diagnosis, and focuses on the importance of clinical examinations and diagnostic analgesia. It allows for accurate diagnosis of equine lameness to be made more quickly and effectively by differentiating between different horses and their activities. Detailed descriptions of diagnosis include the common problem of what to do when a diagnosis cannot be met. Musculoskeletal dysfunction is discussed as a cause of poor performance and the management of a broad range of conditions causing gait abnormalities are included.

• Differentiates between various types of horses and those used for different purposes.
• Reflects the first-hand experiences of the authors and a range of practicing veterinarians, including many lameness experts from private practice who have never previously published their findings.
• Provides practical, hands-on information about a wide range of horse types from around the world, compiled by a team of international authors, editors, and contributors.
• Includes state-of-the-art information on diagnostic applications for computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, with the most comprehensive section on MRI in the live horse published to date.
• Addresses traditional treatment modalities as well as many aspects of alternative therapy, with a practical and realistic perspective on prognosis.
• Examines the various types of horses used in sports and the lameness conditions to which each horse type is particularly prone, as well as differences in prognosis.
• Informs readers on how to proceed when a diagnosis cannot easily be reached due to the limitations of current diagnostic capabilities.
• Includes a unique companion CD-ROM with video clips that demonstrate different manifestations of lameness, gait abnormalities, and changes in performance due to musculoskeletal or neurological dysfunction.