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.

Contents

1. Functional anatomy of equine locomotor organs
2. Conformation and movement
3. Examination for lameness
4. Equine diagnostic imaging
5. The role of nutrition in musculoskeletal development and disease
6. Diseases of bone and related structures
7. Diseases of joints, tendons, ligaments, and related structures
8. Lameness
   
   • The foot
   • The pastern
   • The fetlock
   • The metacarpus and metatarsus
   • The carpus
   • The forearm (antebrachium)
   • The elbow
   • The humerus
   • The shoulder
   • The tarsus
   • The tibia
   • The stifle
   • The femur
   • The coxofemoral joint
   • The pelvis
   • The thoracolumbar spine
   • Muscle problems
   • Wobbler Syndrome
9. Trimming and shoeing for balance and soundness

Index

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