Diagnosis and Management of Lameness in the Horse

This unique, comprehensive approach to lameness describes the diagnosis and management of conditions that can cause gait abnormalities in horses, exploring both traditional treatments and alternative therapies. Broader in scope than any other book of its kind, it offers detailed descriptions of equine sporting activities and specific lameness conditions in major sport horse types. Up-to-date information on all imaging modalities encompasses radiography, ultrasonography, nuclear scintigraphy, thermography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, arthroscopy, tenoscopy and bursoscopy. Particular emphasis is placed on clinical examination and diagnostic analgesia. A companion CD-ROM features nearly 60 minutes of video segments that demonstrate common forelimb and hindlimb lameness and gait abnormalities.

• 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.