Adams' Lameness in Horses

Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.

ISBN: 9780812109801 | 0812109805
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 1/1/1987

Rent

(Recommended)

$75.71

Term

Due

Price

Semester

Aug 2

$75.71

Quarter

Jul 19

$71.92

Short Term

Jun 21

$68.13

*This item is part of an exclusive publisher rental program and requires an additional convenience fee. This fee will be reflected in the shopping cart.
Buy New

Usually Ships in 3-5 Business Days

$103.44

This classic revision of Adams' Lameness in Horses represents a detailed, comprehensive review of the development, cause, diagnosis, and treatment of lameness in horses. The book includes descriptions of the anatomy, physical features, and radiographic examination procedures, as well as nutrition, and the development of diseases.

Functional Anatomy of Equine Locomotor Organs

Robert A. Kainer

Anatomic Nomenclature and Usage

(1)

Thoracic Limb

(37)

Digit and Fetlock

(17)

Metacarpus

(3)

Carpus

(3)

Antebrachium

(7)

Cubital (Elbow) Joint

(1)

Arm and Shoulder

(6)

Lymphatic Drainage

(1)

Stay Apparatus of the Thoracic Limb

(1)

Growth Plate Closure

(1)

Pelvic Limb

(32)

Digit and Fetlock

(4)

Metatarsus

(1)

Tarsus (Hock)

(8)

Crus (Leg or Gaskin)

(5)

Stifle (Genu)

(4)

Thigh and Hip

(8)

Lymphatic Drainage

(1)

Stay Apparatus of the Pelvic Limb

(1)

Growth Plate Closure

(2)

Axial Contributors to Locomotion

(2)

The Relationship between Conformation and Lameness

Ted S. Stashak

Conformation of the Body

(3)

Balance

(2)

Center of Gravity

(1)

Conformation of the Limbs

(16)

The Forelimbs

(2)

Faults in Conformation of the Forelimbs

(11)

The Hindlimbs

(1)

Faults in Conformation of the Hindlimbs

(2)

Evaluation of Limb Conformation for Judging Purposes

(1)

Conformation of the Foot

(9)

Foot Axis and Pastern Axis

(2)

Foot Level

(1)

Effect of Foot Conformation on Stride and Way of Going

(1)

The Forefoot

(1)

The Hind Foot

(1)

Abnormal Conformation of the Foot

(5)

Diagnosis of Lameness

Ted S. Stashak

Definition of Lameness

100

(2)

Classification of Lameness

100

(1)

Character of the Stride

101

(1)

Anamnesis

102

(1)

Procedures for Examination

103

(54)

Visual Examination

103

(4)

Examination by Palpation and Manipulation

107

(26)

Special Considerations

133

(1)

Local Anesthesia

134

(17)

Radiography

151

(1)

Additional Methods of Examination

151

(6)

Equine Radiology

Richard D. Park

Jack L. Lebel

Equipment

157

(11)

X-ray Machines

157

(2)

Accessory X-ray Equipment

159

(7)

Darkroom Equipment

166

(2)

Radiation Safety

168

(1)

Technique Charts

169

(1)

Special Radiographic Examinations

170

(4)

Draining Tract Injections (Sinus Tract and Fistula)

170

(1)

Arthrography

171

(1)

Tendonography

172

(2)

Myelography

174

(1)

Additional Imaging Techniques

174

(2)

Xeroradiography

174

(1)

Thermography

175

(1)

Ultrasound

175

(1)

Nuclear Medicine (Scintigraphy)

176

(1)

Principles of Radiographic Interpretation

176

(11)

Radiology of Soft Tissue Structures

177

(1)

Radiology of Bone

178

(4)

Radiology of Synovial Joints

182

(5)

Normal Radiographic Anatomy for Equine Lameness Examinations

187

(84)

The Role of Nutrition in Musculoskeletal Development and Disease

Lon D. Lewis

In the Mare and Foal

271

(5)

Inadequate Feed Intake

271

(1)

Excess Feed Intake

271

(1)

Protein Imbalances

272

(1)

Effects on the Nursing Foal

272

(1)

Mineral Imbalances

273

(3)

Vitamin Deficiencies

276

(1)

In the Growing Horse

276

(4)

Causes of Alterations in Endochondral Ossification

276

(4)

Nutritional Management of Alternations in Endochondral Ossification

280

(1)

In the Mature Horse for Maintenance or Work

280

(13)

Water, Electrolyte, and Energy Deficits

281

(3)

Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

284

(1)

Vitamin D Imbalances

285

(1)

Vitamin A Imbalances

286

(1)

Selenium Toxicity

287

(2)

Fluorosis

289

(4)

Diseases of Bones and Related Structures

Simon Turner

Postnatal Development and Growth of the Musculoskeletal System

293

(6)

Morphology of the Growth Plate (Physis)

294

(2)

Biomechanical Aspects of the Growth Plate (Physis)

296

(1)

Cessation of Growth

297

(1)

The Effect of Physical Force on the Epiphysis: Epiphyseal Injuries

297

(2)

Bone Healing and Fracture Repair: Clinical Aspects

299

(5)

Fractures as a Cause of Lameness

299

(1)

Fracture Healing in Horses

300

(4)

Local and Systemic Diseases of Bone

304

(20)

Infectious Osteitis and Osteomyelitis

304

(4)

Other Diseases

308

(16)

Diseases of Muscle

324

(15)

Introduction

324

(1)

Muscle Response to Injury

325

(5)

Diagnosis of Muscle Diseases in the Horse

330

(1)

Systemic Diseases of Muscle

331

(3)

Other Myopathies

334

(5)

Diseases of Joints, Tendons, Ligaments, and Related Structures

C. Wayne Mcilwraith

Diseases of Joints

339

(18)

Anatomy and Physiology of Joints

339

(6)

Pathobiology of Joints and Their Reaction to Insult and Injury

345

(2)

Diagnosis of Joint Disease

347

(10)

Specific Diseases of Joints

357

(90)

Idiopathic Synovitis (Bog Spavin and Articular Windpuffs)

357

(3)

Traumatic Arthritis

360

(36)

Osteochondrosis

396

(23)

Incomplete or Defective Ossification of Carpal or Tarsal Bones

419

(3)

Synovial Osteochondromatosis

422

(1)

Infectious Arthritis

423

(10)

Synovial Hernia, Ganglion, and Synovial Fistula

433

(2)

Immune-mediated Joint Disease

435

(1)

Congenital Joint Anomalies

435

(2)

Tumors

437

(10)

Diseases and Problems of Tendons, Ligaments, and Tendon Sheaths

447

(16)

Anatomy

447

(3)

Developmental Problems in Tendons and Ligaments

450

(13)

Traumatic Problems of Tendons and Ligaments

463

(18)

Diseases of Bursae and Other Periarticular Tissues

481

(5)

Lameness

Ted S. Stashak

The Foot

486

(35)

Laminitis

486

(13)

Navicular Disease (Podotrochleosis)

499

(15)

Fractures of the Navicular Bone

514

(1)

Sheared Heels

515

(2)

Pedal Osteitis

517

(2)

Subchondral Bone Cysts of the Distal (Third) Phalanx

519

(2)

Fractures of the Distal (Third) Phalanx (Pedal Bone, Os Pedis, Coffin Bone)

521

(5)

Extensor Process Fractures of the Distal (Third) Phalanx

526

(25)

Pyramidal Disease (Buttress Foot)

528

(1)

Penetrating Wounds of the Foot

529

(3)

Quittor (Necrosis of the Collateral Cartilage)

532

(2)

Puncture Wounds of the White Line (Gravel)

534

(3)

Sidebones

537

(1)

Corns and Bruised Soles

538

(2)

Canker

540

(1)

Thrush

540

(1)

Keratoma

541

(1)

Selenium Toxicosis

541

(2)

Avulsion of the Hoof Wall at the Heel (Heel Crack or Heel Avulsion)

543

(1)

Toe Cracks, Quarter Cracks, Heel Cracks (Sand Cracks)

544

(7)

Vertical Tears of the Hoof Wall

551

(1)

The Pastern

551

(17)

Ringbone (Phalangeal Exostosis)

551

(7)

Luxation and Subluxation of the Pastern Joint

558

(2)

Fractures of the Middle (Second) Phalanx (P-2)

560

(3)

Longitudinal and Comminuted Fractures of the Proximal (First) Phalanx (P-1)

563

(3)

Desmitis of the Distal Sesamoidean Ligaments

566

(2)

Rachitic Ringbone

568

(1)

The Fetlock

568

(28)

Chip Fractures of the Proximal (First) Phalanx in the Metacarpophalangeal or Metatarsophalangeal (Fetlock) Joint

568

(5)

Fractures of the Proximal Sesamoid Bones

573

(9)

Sesamoiditis

582

(2)

Traumatic Arthritis of the Metacarpophalangeal (Fetlock) Joint (Osselets)

584

(1)

Traumatic Rupture of the Suspensory Apparatus

584

(3)

Lateral and Medial Luxation of the Metacarpophalangeal and Metatarsophalangeal Joints (Fetlock Luxation)

587

(3)

Angular Limb Deformities Associated With the Metacarpophalangeal and Metarsophalangeal Joints (Fetlock Deviation)

590

(3)

Constriction of or by the Palmar (Volar) or Plantar Anular Ligament

593

(3)

The Metacarpus and Metatarsus

596

(28)

Periostitis and Fracture of the Dorsal Metacarpus (Bucked Shins, Shin Splints, and Stress Fracture)

596

(5)

Fractures of the Condyles of the Third Metacarpal and Metatarsal Bones (Condylar Fractures, Longitudinal Articular Fractures)

601

(5)

Fractures of the Third Metacarpal or Metatarsal (Cannon) Bone

606

(4)

Angular Limb Deformities Associated with the Diaphysis of the Third Metacarpal and Metatarsal Bones (Cannon Bone)

610

(2)

``Splints''

612

(3)

Fractures of the Small Metacarpal and Metatarsal (Splint) Bones

615

(7)

Lameness Associated with the Origin of the Suspensory Ligament

622

(2)

The Carpus

624

(39)

Angular Limb Deformities Associated with the Carpus (Carpus Valgus and Carpus Varus, Medial Deviation of the Carpus and Lateral Deviation of the Carpus)

624

(17)

Dorsal (Anterior) Deviation of the Carpal Joints (Bucked Knees, Knee Sprung, Goat Knees, and Flexion Deformity of the Carpus)

641

(2)

Rupture of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Tendon

643

(1)

Rupture of the Common Digital Extensor Tendon

643

(2)

Hygroma of the Carpus

645

(2)

Intraarticular Fractures of the Carpus

647

(10)

Luxations of the Carpal Joints

657

(2)

Carpal Canal (Tunnel) Syndrome

659

(2)

Fractures of the Accessory Carpal Bone

661

(2)

The Forearm (Antebrachium)

663

(7)

Osteochondroma Formation at the Distal Radius (Supracarpal Exostoses)

663

(2)

Sprain of the Accessory Ligament (Radial or Superior Check Ligament) of the Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon

665

(2)

Fractures of the Radius

667

(3)

The Elbow

670

(5)

Fractures of the Ulna

670

(4)

Rupture of the Medial Collateral Ligament of the Humeroradial (Elbow) Joint

674

(1)

Bursitis at the Point of the Elbow (Olecranon Bursitis, Shoe Boil, Capped Elbow)

675

(1)

The Humerus

675

(4)

Fractures of the Humerus

675

(3)

Paralysis of the Radial Nerve

678

(1)

The Shoulder

679

(15)

Inflammation of the Bicipital Bursa (Bursa Intertubercularis, Bicipital Bursitis)

679

(2)

Ossification of the Tendon of the Biceps Brachii Muscle

681

(2)

Inflammation of the Infraspinatus Bursa

683

(1)

Osteochondrosis of the Scapulohumeral (Shoulder) Joint

683

(4)

Arthritis of the Shoulder Joint (Omarthritis)

687

(1)

Luxation of the Scapulohumeral (Shoulder) Joint

688

(1)

Paralysis of the Suprascapular Nerve (Atrophy of the Supraspinatus and Infraspinatus Muscles (Sweeny))

689

(2)

Fractures of the Scapula

691

(1)

Fractures of the Supraglenoid Tubercle (Tuber Scapulae)

692

(1)

Rupture of the Serratus Ventralis Muscles

693

(1)

The Tarsus

694

(32)

Bone Spavin (Osteoarthritis or Degenerative Joint Disease of the Distal Tarsal Joints)

694

(10)

Cunean Tendinitis and Bursitis (Distal Tarsitis Syndrome of Harness Race Horses)

704

(2)

Bog Spavin (Idiopathic Synovitis Tarsocrural Effusion)

706

(2)

Blood Spavin

708

(1)

Occult Spavin (Blind Spavin)

708

(1)

Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Tarsocrural (Tibiotarsal) Joint

709

(1)

Slab Fractures of the Central and Third Tarsal Bones

710

(1)

Interarticular Fractures in the Tarsocrural (Tibiotarsal) Joint

711

(2)

Fractures of the Fibular Tarsal Bone (Calcaneus)

713

(2)

Luxations of the Tarsal Joints

715

(1)

Curb

715

(3)

Dislocation of the superficial Digital Flexor Tendon off the Calcaneal Tuber (Luxation of the Superficial Digital Flexor)

718

(2)

Rupture of the Peroneus Tertius

720

(1)

Restriction by the Peroneus Tertius Muscle

721

(1)

Rupture of the Achilles Tendon

722

(1)

Rupture of the Gastroenemius Tendon

722

(1)

Stringhalt

723

(2)

Shivering

725

(1)

The Tibia

726

(7)

Fractures

726

(3)

Osteochondrosis (Avulsion Fracture) of the Tibial Tuberosity

729

(1)

Fracture of the Fibula (Discontinuous Fibula)

730

(1)

Fibrotic and Ossifying Myopathy

730

(3)

The Stifle

733

(11)

Lamenesses of the Stifle Joint (Gonitis)

733

(4)

Upward Fixation of the Patella

737

(4)

Chondromalacia of the Patella

741

(1)

Distal Luxation of the Patella

741

(1)

Patellar Subluxation and Luxation (Patellar Ectopia)

741

(2)

Fracture of the Patella

743

(1)

The Femur

744

(4)

Fractures

744

(2)

Femoral Nerve Paralysis (Crural Paralysis)

746

(1)

Trochanteric Bursitis (Trochanteric Lameness, Whorlbone Lameness)

747

(1)

The Coxofemoral Joint

748

(2)

Rupture of the Round Ligament of the Coxofemoral Joint

748

(1)

Coxofemoral Luxation (Dislocation of the Hip Joint)

748

(2)

The Pelvis

750

(7)

Thrombosis of the Caudal Aorta or IIiac Arteries

750

(2)

Fractures of the Pelvis

752

(1)

Subluxation of the Sacroiliac Joint (Sacroiliac Strain)

753

(4)

The Thoracolumbar Spine

757

(1)

Associated Back Problems

757

(4)

Overlapping of Thoracic and/or Lumbar Dorsal Spinous Processes

760

(1)

Muscle Problems

761

(1)

Myositis of the Psoas and Longissimus Dorsi Muscles

761

(1)

Muscular Dystrophy

762

(1)

Tendons

762

(5)

Traumatic Division of the Digital Extensor Tendons of the Fore and Hindlimb

764

(1)

Traumatic Division of the Digital Flexor Tendons of the Fore- and Hindlimb

764

(3)

Idiopathic Synovitis

767

(1)

(Windpuffs, Windgalls)

767

(1)

Wounds

767

(5)

The Wobbler Syndrome (A. I. Nixon)

772

(14)

Cervical Vertebral Malformation

772

(6)

Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis

778

(1)

Equine Degenerative Myeloencephalopathy

778

(1)

Equine Herpes Virus-I

778

(1)

Sorghum SP Toxieosis (Sudan Grass)

779

(1)

Vertebral Osteomyelitis and Epidural Empyema

779

(1)

Spinal Nematodiasis

779

(1)

Vertebral Fractures

779

(7)

Classification of Horseshoes and Horseshoe Nails

Ted S. Stashak

Horseshoes

786

(1)

Horseshoe Nails

787

(1)

Effects of Shoe Weights

788

(1)

Corrective Shoes

788

(5)

Shoe Pads

793

(3)

Trimming and Shoeing the Normal Foot

Ted S. Stashak

Trimming the Normal Foot

796

(3)

Shoeing the Normal Foot

799

(4)

After the Horse Has Been Shod

803

(1)

Foot Balance and Axis

803

(1)

Shoeing

803

(1)

Removing Horseshoes

804

(3)

The Effects of Improper Trimming and Shoeing

Ted S. Stashak

Lateral and Medial Balance

807

(1)

Foot-Pastern Axis and Slope

808

(2)

Improper Shoeing

810

(3)

Methods of Corrective Trimming and Shoeing

Ted S. Stashak

Fundamentals of Correcting Faults in Gaits

813

(2)

Corrective Trimming

815

(1)

Corrective Shoes

816

(3)

Square-Toe or Roller-Toe Shoes

816

(1)

Bar Shoes

816

(1)

Placement of the Shoe in Reverse Fashion

816

(1)

Clips

817

(1)

Trailers

817

(1)

Elevated Heels

817

(1)

Wide-Web Shoes

817

(1)

Concaved Solar Surface

818

(1)

Glue-On Shoes

818

(1)

Changing the Usable Ground Surface of the Foot

818

(1)

Conditions that Require Corrective Trimming and Shoeing

819

(15)

Base-Wide, Toe-Out in Front (Splay-Footed, Toe-Wide)

819

(3)

Base-Narrow, Toe-Out, Landing on Outside Wall in the Forefeet

822

(1)

Base-Narrow, Toe-In (Pigeon-Toed) (Toe Narrow)

823

(1)

Base-Wide, Toe-in, Landing on the Inside Wall of the Forefeet

824

(1)

Long Toes and Underrun Heels

824

(1)

Contracted Heels

825

(2)

Ringbone

827

(1)

Sidebones

827

(1)

Navicular Disease

827

(1)

Cow Hocks

827

(1)

Bone Spavin

828

(1)

Cross-firing

828

(1)

Forging and Overreaching

829

(1)

Elbow Hitting

830

(1)

Interfering

830

(1)

Corns

831

(1)

Toe and Quarter Cracks

831

(1)

Wire Cuts in the Coronary Band

831

(1)

Flexor Tendinitis or Injury

831

(1)

Flat Feet

832

(1)

Dropped Sole or ``Pumiced Foot''

832

(2)

Natural and Artificial Gaits

O. R. Adams

The Walk

834

(4)

The Flat-Foot Walk

834

(1)

The Running Walk

834

(1)

The Trot

834

(2)

The Gallop or Run

836

(1)

The Canter

837

(1)

The Pace

838

(1)

The ``Slow Gaits'' (Running Walk, Fox Trot, or Amble)

838

(2)

Backing

839

(1)

Methods of Therapy

Ted S. Stashak

Physical Therapy

840

(3)

Cold

840

(1)

Heat (Thermotherapy)

840

(2)

Massage

842

(1)

Faradic Current

842

(1)

Exercise

842

(1)

Other Methods of Therapy

843

(36)

Immobilization

843

(1)

Immobilization of a Part

844

(12)

Application of Counterirritation

856

(7)

Cryotherapy

863

(1)

Radiation Therapy

863

(1)

X-Irradiation

864

(1)

Acupuncture

864

(1)

Laser Therapy

864

(1)

Electrostimulation (ES), Pulsing Electromagnetic Fields (PEM) and Magnetic Therapy (MT)

864

(2)

Poultices or Cataplasms

866

(1)

The Use of Anti-inflammatory Agents

866

(13)

Index

879

Please wait while the item is added to your bag...

FREE SHIPPING

Amazon no longer offers textbook rentals. We do!

Adams' Lameness in Horses

Summary

Table of Contents

Supplemental Materials