Diagnosis and Management of Lameness in the Horse, 1e [Hardcover]

Michael W. Ross DVM DACVS (Author), Sue J. Dyson MA VetMB PhD DEO FRCVS (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0721683428 | ISBN-13: 978-0721683423 | Publication Date: December 3, 2002

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.

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About the Author

Michael W Ross, DVM, Diplomate, ACVS, University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, Kennett Square, PA

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1095 pages
• Publisher: Saunders (December 3, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0721683428
• ISBN-13: 978-0721683423
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.8 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,274,849 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Equine Reference Texts in Print, September 22, 2009

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This review is from: Diagnosis and Management of Lameness in the Horse, 1e (Hardcover)

Great text book for anyone wanting an indepth understanding of examinations for, anatomy/clinical signs of, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of lameness in the sport horse. Text is written at a graduate level and assumes readers are vets in their final years of study/graduates OR the reader has an indepth understanding of equine anatomy, locomotion, pathology and surgery. Book covers chapters with up to date info on alternative therapies including shockwave, laser, acupuncture, chiropractic, herbal and massage treatment as well as traditional medicine.

Indepth chapters are provided on diagnostic imaging (including ultrasound, xray, nuclear, CT, MRI) Gait analysis/software, arthroscopic surgery and thermography. Lameness examination is covered in detail including nerve block application, conformation, palpation, manipulation, neurological conditions, unexplained lameness, acute lameness and swollen limbs. Corrective shoeing is covered in some depth as well as various shoe types on the market, natural balance shoeing and barefoot trimming.

The lameness/conditions are split into easy to reference sections (Foot, hindlimb, forelimb, axial skeleton) and separate chapters are offered covering development of orthopedic lameness/disease, arthritis and soft tissue injury. The latest recommendations for surgery are also covered in each chapter. It also covers lameness/conditions most commonly treated/presented in the horse relating specifically to its sport. This section takes up approx one fifth of the entire book. Racing is covered in detail for both European and American thoroughbreds and European/American/Australasian Standardbreds including hunt, steeple, timber and point to point racing. There is also a section on cold blooded trotters, racing quarter horses and arabs. The western disciplines are all included in details for each specific event/sport. Gaited breeds are also covered as well as endurance, driving, specific show breeds, ponies, jumping, eventing, dressage, breeding horses, foals and even pleasure horses get a mention.

The CD ROM contains footage of lameness examinations under saddle and inhand both on circles and straight lines on both hard and soft surfaces. Horses used in this CD are mostly performance horses used for jumping and dressage exhibiting various degrees of lameness in the forelimbs, hind limbs, the axial skeleton or a combination of these. There is a commentary for each video including the patient's history, response to any analgesic blocks performed and a diagnosis is then given if known. There are CD icons throughout the book allowing you to easily cross reference to segments of the CD

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Destined to be a Classic, March 13, 2004

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This review is from: Diagnosis and Management of Lameness in the Horse, 1e (Hardcover)

This text is destined to replace "Adams Lameness in the Horse" as the classic text for musculoskeletal disease in the horse. It is well laid out with chapters on diseases of specific anatomical areas, chapters on traditional and non-traditional diagnostic modalities and therapies ,followed by chapters on lameness issues related to specific disciplines. The combination of academic scholars and experienced practioners as authors adds an extra dimension to this tome.