MANUAL OF EQUINE LAMENESS Discover a concise and accessible guide to diagnosing and managing
lameness in horses The revised Second Edition of Manual of Equine Lameness offers a concise and
accessible manual of lameness diagnosis and treatment in horses. Perfect for use as a quick
reference this book provides straightforward access to the essentials of equine lameness
including the clinical assessment of the horse and commonly performed diagnostic nerve blocks
and the most common conditions of the foot forelimb and hindlimb that may be contributing to
the lameness. Current therapeutic options to treat lameness are also discussed as well as
guidance on how to manage musculoskeletal emergencies. The content has been distilled from the
authoritative Seventh Edition of Adams and Stashak's Lameness in Horses and this new edition
has been re-envisioned to be even quicker and easier to navigate than the previous version.
Color photographs and illustrations support the text which presents lameness information most
relevant to equine general practitioners mixed animal practitioners and veterinary students.
A companion website offers videos that focus on the clinical examination of the horse and
select diagnostic blocks and relevant anatomy. Diagnostic and treatment material has been
revised from the previous edition to include the most up-to-date information. Readers will
find: * A thorough introduction to the assessment of the lame horse including history visual
exam palpation subjective and objective assessments of lameness perineural anesthesia and
intrasynovial anesthesia * An exploration of common conditions of the foot including the
navicular region and soft tissue injuries coffin joint and distal phalanx conditions and
laminitis * Discussions of the most common conditions of the forelimb including the pastern
fetlock metacarpus metatarsus carpus antebrachium elbow and humerus as well as the
shoulder and scapula * Discussions of common conditions of the hindlimb and axial skeleton * A
review of therapeutic options to treat lameness conditions * How to manage musculoskeletal
emergencies in the horse Ideal for veterinary students early career equine practitioners and
mixed animal veterinarians the Second Edition of Manual of Equine Lameness is an indispensable
reference for any veterinarian seeking a concise one-stop reference for equine lameness.
