Equine Lameness Evaluation

Diagnosing the cause and subsequent treatment of lameness

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 What To Expect Initially we will obtain a through history and perform a physical exam. Each joint will be palpated and range of motion determined. This will be followed by evaluation of associated tendons and soft tissue. Hoof assessment will be made based on conformation, trimming, and response to hoof testers. Next your horse will be evaluated at both the walk and trot. We will also ask to lunge your horse, in order to take advantage of the increased pressure placed on the inside legs. A person in a maroon shirt and khaki pants is cleaning the hoof of a tan horse inside a stable with wooden stalls and various equipment visible in the background. Two people wearing blue gloves are crouched down, cleaning or treating the front legs and hooves of a white horse. Supplies and containers are placed on the floor nearby.

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Flexion tests are often the next step of the process. By flexing a specific joint for a predetermined amount of time, we can exacerbate lameness. At times it may be necessary to perform nerve blocks to aid in the diagnosis of lameness. In doing so, we are making an area of the leg or a joint numb. If we alleviate the source of pain, the lameness should improve. Once the source of pain is identified, we will frequently pursue radiographs to further assess the problem. Radiographs will also provide us with a reference point should the problem progress or other problems arise.

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