Upward Fixation of the Patella in Horses
Maggie Peitzmeier, DVM, Dipl. ACVS-LA
March 6, 2019
Learn about this stifle problem that can cause the hind limb to become locked in extension.
Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of leg lameness
Learn about this stifle problem that can cause the hind limb to become locked in extension.
A systematic approach to examining the equine foot can help veterinarians identify causes of lameness more quickly and accurately.
Researchers found that both trained and untrained individuals can use a ridden horse ethogram to identify behaviors likely indicative of musculoskeletal pain, but being educated about the ethogram produces the best results.
An analgesic buffered with sodium bicarbonate alleviated lameness quicker and for a longer duration than an unbuffered one, researchers found.
Horses treated with lidocaine and epinephrine remained sound for longer and had decreased skin sensation compared to those that were blocked with lidocaine alone.
Learn more about the equine athletes that compete at rodeo events, the types of injuries they are prone to, and how veterinarians nurse them back to health.
Is your horse’s clumsiness a simple matter of long toes and uneven ground, or is a career-limiting condition to blame?
Attention to certain details during exams and careful consideration of test results can help a veterinarian arrive at a diagnosis, making way for an appropriate management.
Determining why a horse isn’t performing up to expectations can be a time-consuming and tedious process. One veterinarian shares how she approaches these cases.
As much credit as we give horses for their metaphorical hearts, the actual blood-pumping organs generally get far less attention than other bodily systems. Take an in-depth look at the cardiovascular exam, common cardiac abnormalities, and treatment options.
Dr. Wes Sutter recaps studies on MRI for diagnosing hock problems, tieback surgery, evaluating suspensory ligament branch injuries, nerve blocks, and more.
Researchers recently identified a link between hind-limb lameness and coffin bone angles, which they said has not been previously described in horses.
Find out why using coolers on horses post-exercise makes good sense, especially during cold weather.
Turner is studying how industrial hempseed impacts horse health and whether its anti-inflammatory properties could help joint mobility and lameness.
Researchers determined that Devil’s claw extract did not cause any clinically detectable adverse effects in horses following oral administration.
Also known as “buttress foot,” this condition primarily affects horses with poor leg conformation in high-impact disciplines. A veterinary podiatry expert explains.
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