My week on the Sports Medicine service was exciting: lots
of lameness evaluations, lots of bone scans and ultrasounds, and lots of beautiful horses.
Not exact matches
After years
of treating some
of the most difficult
lameness and general health cases, she is excited to incorporate this avenue
of evaluation and treatment for both large - and small - animal patients.
I once referred a dog to an orthopedic specialist for
evaluation of a
lameness I thought was due to hip dysplasia.
A general
lameness evaluation by Tufts Veterinary Field Service includes a diagnostic nerve and joint block
of the horse in order to systematically identify the area
of concern by temporarily eliminating the sensation to specific segments
of the limb, one region at a time, until the
lameness disappears.
A complete physical examination,
lameness examination with flexion test and neurological
evaluation and examination
of a horse intended for purchase is a practical idea to help a potential buyer form a smart, informed decision.
Evaluation of gait: Is there any stiffness,
lameness, or asymmetry?