Equine Lameness for the Layman. G. Robert Grisel, DVM

Читать онлайн книгу.

Equine Lameness for the Layman - G. Robert Grisel, DVM


Скачать книгу
Lameness

      Reference Chart: Common Causes of Poor Behavior in the Symmetrically Moving Horse

       13 Unique Lameness

      Reference Chart: Classification of Unique Gait Deficits

       SECTION IV

       Pertinent Equine Anatomy

       14 Terminology Relating to the Horse’s Movement

      Reference Chart: Basic Classification of Equine Joints

       Movement of the Limb and Foot

       Movement of the Axial Anatomy

       15 The Relationship Between Anatomy and Expression of Gait

      Reference Chart: The Correlation Between Anatomic Function and the Nature of Associated Lameness

       16 The Stay-Apparatus

       The Stay-Apparatus of the Hind Limb

      Reference Chart: Extrinsic Influences on the Behavior of the Hind Stay-Apparatus

      Reference Chart: Classic Symptoms Associated with Mild Interference of the Hind Stay-Apparatus

       The Stay-Apparatus of the Forelimb

       17 Anatomic Behavior of the Lower Limb

       The Flexor Apparatus

       The Check Apparatus

       The Suspensory Apparatus

       Breakover

       18 Basic Axial Anatomy

       Axial Bones

       Axial Joints

       Axial Muscles

       Axial Ligaments

       19 Altered Muscle Anatomy and Function

      Reference Chart: Intrinsic (Muscular) Causes for Biomechanical Lameness

       Fibrotic Myopathy

       SECTION V

       The Fundamentals of Productive Observation

       20 The Game Plan

       Choosing the Approach

       Choosing the Gait

       Choosing the Venue

      Reference Chart: Setting for Basic Visual Lameness Assessment

       21 Rules of Effective Lameness Assessment

       Basic Rules of Observation

       22 Key Visible Elements of the Equine Gait

       Asymmetry in Axial Movement

       Asymmetry in the Quality of Stride

       Asymmetry in Limb Gesturing

       Asymmetry in Foot Dynamics

       SECTION VI

       The Method of Visual Lameness Assessment

      Reference Chart: Basic Lameness Evaluation Protocol

       23 Identifying the Affected Areas

       Identifying the Lame Limb(s)

       Detecting Forelimb Lameness

       Detecting Hind-Limb Lameness

       Detecting Axial Lameness

       Detecting Complicated Lameness

       Breed Considerations

      Reference Chart: Basic Gaits of the Horse

       24 Determining the Nature of Lameness

       Weight-Bearing Lameness

       Non Weight-Bearing Lameness

       Combination Lameness

       Highlighting the Nature of Lameness During Assessment

       25 Determining the Severity (Degree) of Lameness

       Standardized Grading of Lameness

      Reference Chart: American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Grading Scale

       26 Determining Extrinsic Influences on Lameness

       Temporal and Thermic Variations

       Footing

      


Скачать книгу