MRI for Localized Fetlock Lameness Diagnosis
Erica Larson
March 8, 2012
One researcher noted that some defects not visible on radiographs (X rays) were easily identified via MRI.
One researcher noted that some defects not visible on radiographs (X rays) were easily identified via MRI.
The panel will provide insight on various health issues for the CHRB Medication and Track Safety Committee.
More than a dozen racetracks have committed to publishing their statistics from the Equine Injury Database.
Developments in equine lameness research, discussed during the 2011 AAEP Convention in San Antonio, Texas. Topics included tendon/ligament injuries, microstructural alterations, navicular bone degeneration, bone marrow-derived stem cells, and more.
One researcher concluded that when dosing PBZ in the horse, “More is not better. Less is less effective.”
Clinical trials still yield a mixed bag of results for acupuncture’s efficacy in treating equine ailments.
Researchers have discovered ways to identify horses that might be predisposed to fracturing their limbs.
Previous studies failed to achieve in horses what are considered therapeutic tramadol plasma levels in humans.
It’s beneficial to look at biomarkers that reflect changes in cartilage as well as the joint capsule and bone.
On March 6, New Bolton Center will present “Suspensory Ligament Diseases in the Performance Horse.”
A physical therapy program is owner- and horse-intensive in terms of time and energy for successful outcomes.
The location of the fracture in the humerus impacted racing performance but had no effect on return to racing.
Despite their ghastly appearance most jaw fractures can be repaired relatively easily in a field setting.
Veterinarians can prescribe aquatic therapy in the form of swimming pools or underwater treadmills.
Mixed study results indicate more research is needed to determine dosing frequency and therapeutic window.
Treatment goals should be to aid in performance without eliminating the joint’s natural response to injury.
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