List of Contributors
Preface to the Sixth Edition
Preface to the Fifth Edition
Preface to the Fourth Edition
Acknowledgements
Common Terminologies and Abbreviations
1. Functional Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System (Robert A. Kainer and Anna Dee Fails)
2. Conformation and Movement (Gary M. Baxter, Ted S. Stashak, and Cherry Hill)
3. Examination for Lameness
History, Visual Exam, Palpation, and Manipulation (Gary M. Baxter and Ted S. Stashak)
Evaluation of Horses at Work (Terry D. Swanson)
Objective Assessment of Lameness (Kevin G. Keegan)
Kinematics/Kinetics (Kevin G. Keegan)
Perineural and Intrasynovial Anesthesia (Gary M. Baxter and Ted S. Stashak)
Equine Diagnostic Acupuncture Examination (DAPE) (Kevin K. Haussler and Gary M. Baxter)
4. Diagnostic Procedures
Radiology (Alejandro Valdés-Martínez and Richard D. Park)
Ultrasound (W. Rich Redding)
Nuclear Medicine (Alejandro Valdés-Martínez and Philip F. Steyn)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Michael Schramme and W. Rich Redding)
Computed Tomography in the Horse (Anthony P. Pease and W. Rich Redding)
Arthroscopy/Endoscopy/Bursoscopy (C. Wayne McIlwraith)
Thermography (Tracy A. Turner)
5. Lameness in the Extremities
The Foot (Gary M. Baxter and Ted S. Stashak; James K. Belknap and Andrew Parks [Laminitis])
The Pastern (Gary M. Baxter and Ted S. Stashak)
The Fetlock (Alicia L. Bertone)
The Metacarpus and Metatarsus (Alicia L. Bertone)
The Carpus (Chris Kawcak)
The Antebrachium, Elbow, and Humerus (Jeremy Hubert and Ted S. Stashak)
The Shoulder and Scapula (Jeremy Hubert and Ted S. Stashak)
The Tarsus and Tibia (Kenneth E. Sullins)
The Stifle (Kenneth E. Sullins [Femoropatellar Joint] and Chris Kawcak [Femorotibial Joints])
The Femur and Coxofemoral Joint (Kenneth E. Sullins [Femur] and Gary M. Baxter [Coxofemoral Joint])
6. Lameness Associated with the Axial Skeleton (Rob van Wessum)
The Axial Skeleton
The Pelvis
Diseases of the Sacroiliac Region
The Thoracolumbar Spine
The Neck and Poll
7. Principles of Musculoskeletal Disease
Joint Injuries and Disease and Osteoarthritis (C. Wayne McIlwraith)
Bone Injuries and Disease (Chris Kawcak and Gary M. Baxter)
Tendon and Ligament Injuries and Disease (Laurie R. Goodrich)
Muscle Injuries and Disease (Stephanie J. Valberg)
8. Principles of Therapy for Lameness
Systemic/Parenteral (Laurie R. Goodrich)
Topical/Local (Laurie R. Goodrich)
Intrasynovial (Laurie R. Goodrich)
Intralesional (Laurie R. Goodrich)
Oral/Nutritional (Nicolas S. Ernst and Troy N. Trumble)
Therapeutic Trimming and Shoeing (Andrew Parks)
Surgical (C. Wayne McIlwraith)
Acupuncture Treatment of Lameness and Back Pain (Kevin K. Haussler)
Manual Therapy Techniques (Kevin K. Haussler)
Rehabilitation/Physical Therapy (Narelle C. Stubbs)
9. Occupation-related Lameness Conditions
The Thoroughbred Racehorse (Robert J. Hunt and Foster Northrop)
The Standardbred Racehorse (Kimberly Johnston and Frank A. Nickels)
The Racing Quarter Horse (Nancy L. Goodman)
The Endurance Horse (Todd C. Holbrook)
Show/Pleasure Horses (Ellis G. Farstvedt)
The Western Performance Horse (Robin M. Dabareiner)
Jumping/Eventing/Dressage Horses (Omar Maher and Jack R. Snyder)
The Draft Horse (Jan F. Hawkins)
10. Miscellaneous Musculoskeletal Conditions
Guidelines for Prepurchase Examination (Terry D. Swanson)
The Poorly Performing Horse (Robin M. Dabareiner)
Headshaking and Bit-related Problems (Dwight G. Bennett)
Stance and Gait Abnormalities Caused by Neurological Disease (Lutz S. Goehring)
Evaluation of Proper Saddle Fit (Kevin K. Haussler)
Prevention and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Infections (Jeremy Hubert)
11. Lameness in the Young Horse
The Physis/Physeal Fractures (Gary M. Baxter)
Epiphysitis/Physitis/Physeal Dysplasia (Gary M. Baxter)
Incomplete Cuboidal Bone Ossification/Juvenile Spavin (Gary M. Baxter)
Angular Limb Deformities (ALDs) (Gary M. Baxter)
Flexural Deformities (Gary M. Baxter)
Osteochondrosis (C. Wayne McIlwraith)
Lameness in Foals (Robert J. Hunt)
Cervical Stenotic Myelopathy (Wobbler Syndrome) (Bonnie R. Rush)
12. Foot Care and Farriery
Basic Foot Care (Stephen E. O’Grady)
Principles of Trimming and Shoeing (Stephen E. O’Grady)
Farriery for Common Hoof Problems (Stephen E. O’Grady)
Natural Balance Trimming and Shoeing (Gene Ovnicek)
Index