Table of Contents

List of Contributors xv

Preface to the Sixth Edition xix

Preface to the Fifth Edition xxi

Preface to the Fourth Edition xxiii

Acknowledgements xxv

Common Terminologies and Abbreviations xxvii

1. Functional Anatomy of the Equine Musculoskeletal System 3
ROBERT A. KAINER AND ANNA DEE FAILS

2. Conformation and Movement 73
GARY M. BAXTER, TED S. STASHAK, AND CHERRY HILL

3. Examination for Lameness 109

History, Visual Exam, Palpation, and Manipulation 109
GARY M. BAXTER AND TED S. STASHAK

Evaluation of Horses at Work 151
TERRY D. SWANSON

Objective Assessment of Lameness 154
KEVIN G. KEEGAN

Kinematics/Kinetics 165
KEVIN G. KEEGAN

Perineural and Intrasynovial Anesthesia 173
GARY M. BAXTER AND TED S. STASHAK

Equine Diagnostic Acupuncture Examination (DAPE) 203
KEVIN K. HAUSSLER AND GARY M. BAXTER

4. Diagnostic Procedures 207

Radiology 207
ALEJANDRO VALDÉS-MARTÍNEZ AND RICHARD D. PARK

Ultrasound 338
W. RICH REDDING

Nuclear Medicine 377
ALEJANDRO VALDÉS-MARTÍNEZ AND PHILIP F. STEYN

Magnetic Resonance Imaging 416
MICHAEL SCHRAMME AND W. RICH REDDING

Computed Tomography 451
ANTHONY P. PEASE AND W. RICH REDDING

Arthroscopy/Endoscopy/ Bursoscopy 460
C. WAYNE MCILWRAITH

Thermography 466
TRACY A. TURNER

5. Lameness in the Extremities 475

The Foot 475
GARY M. BAXTER AND TED S. STASHAK; JAMES K. BELKNAP AND ANDREW PARKS (LAMINITIS SECTION)

The Pastern 559
GARY M. BAXTER AND TED S. STASHAK

The Fetlock 594
ALICIA L. BERTONE

The Metacarpus and Metatarsus 621
ALICIA L. BERTONE

The Carpus 660
CHRIS KAWCAK

The Antebrachium, Elbow, and Humerus 687
JEREMY HUBERT AND TED S. STASHAK

The Shoulder and Scapula 708
JEREMY HUBERT AND TED S. STASHAK

The Tarsus and Tibia 725
KENNETH E. SULLINS

The Stifle 783
KENNETH E. SULLINS (FEMOROPATELLAR JOINT) AND CHRIS KAWCAK (FEMOROTIBIAL JOINTS)

The Femur and Coxofemoral Joint 814
KENNETH E. SULLINS (FEMUR) AND GARY M. BAXTER (COXOFEMORAL JOINT)

6. Lameness Associated with the Axial Skeleton 833
ROB VAN WESSUM

The Axial Skeleton 833

The Pelvis 840

Diseases of the Sacroiliac Region 847

The Thoracolumbar Spine 854

7. Principles of Musculoskeletal Disease 871

Joint Injuries and Disease and Osteoarthritis 871
C. WAYNE MCILWRAITH

Bone Injuries and Disease 890
CHRIS KAWCAK AND GARY M. BAXTER

Tendon and Ligament Injuries and Disease 927
LAURIE R. GOODRICH

Muscle Injuries and Disease 939
STEPHANIE J. VALBERG

8. Principles of Therapy for Lameness 957

Systemic/Parenteral 957
LAURIE R. GOODRICH

Topical/Local 961
LAURIE R. GOODRICH

Intrasynovial 964
LAURIE R. GOODRICH

Intralesional 971
LAURIE R. GOODRICH

Oral/Nutritional 975
NICOLAS S. ERNST AND TROY N. TRUMBLE

Therapeutic Trimming and Shoeing 986
ANDREW PARKS

Surgical 996
C. WAYNE MCILWRAITH

Acupuncture Treatment of Lameness and Back Pain 1009
KEVIN K. HAUSSLER

Manual Th erapy Techniques 1013
KEVIN K. HAUSSLER

Rehabilitation/Physical Therapy 1017
NARELLE C. STUBBS

9. Occupation-related Lameness Conditions 1029

The Thoroughbred Racehorse 1029
ROBERT J. HUNT AND FOSTER NORTHROP

The Standardbred Racehorse 1039
KIMBERLY JOHNSTON AND FRANK A. NICKELS

The Racing Quarter Horse 1047
NANCY L. GOODMAN

The Endurance Horse 1055
TODD C. HOLBROOK

Show/Pleasure Horses 1062
ELLIS G. FARSTVEDT

The Western Performance Horse 1066
ROBIN M. DABAREINER

Horses 1072
OMAR MAHER AND JACK R. SNYDER

The Draft Horse 1084
JAN F. HAWKINS

10. Miscellaneous Musculoskeletal Conditions 1091

Guidelines for Prepurchase Examination 1091
TERRY D. SWANSON

The Poorly Performing Horse 1095
ROBIN M. DABAREINER

Headshaking and Bit-related Problems 1098
DWIGHT G. BENNETT

Stance and Gait Abnormalities Caused by Neurological Disease 1104
LUTZ S. GOEHRING

Evaluation of Proper Saddle Fit 1109
KEVIN K. HAUSSLER

Musculoskeletal Infections 1113
JEREMY HUBERT

11. Lameness in the Young Horse 1123

The Physis/Physeal Fractures 1123
GARY M. BAXTER

Epiphysitis/Physitis/Physeal Dysplasia 1132
GARY M. BAXTER

Incomplete Cuboidal Bone Ossifi cation/ Juvenile Spavin 1135
GARY M. BAXTER

Angular Limb Deformities (ALDs) 1138
GARY M. BAXTER

Flexural Deformities 1145
GARY M. BAXTER

Osteochondrosis 1155
C. WAYNE MCILWRAITH

Lameness in Foals 1165
ROBERT J. HUNT

Cervical Stenotic Myelopathy (Wobbler Syndrome) 1174
BONNIE R. RUSH

12. Foot Care and Farriery 1179

Basic Foot Care 1179
STEPHEN E. O’GRADY

Principles of Trimming and Shoeing 1183
STEPHEN E. O’GRADY

Farriery for Common Hoof Problems 1199
STEPHEN E. O’GRADY

Natural Balance Trimming and Shoeing 1211
GENE OVNICEK

Index 1219

About the Author

THE EDITOR

Gary M. Baxter, VMD, MS, is a Professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Reviews

"This excellent text has developed well from the previous editions. It is, I suggest, without doubt still an essential addition to the bookcase of any practice that does a significant amount of equine work." (Veterinary Practice, 1 November 2011)

"The sixth edition of this classic will prove to be an excellent resource for equine practitioners, veterinary specialist trainees, and students . . . Dr. Baxter and his colleagues are to be congratulated on this outstanding book." (Doody's, 15 July 2011) "The comprehensiveness of this work is little short of phenomenal. It is focused, extensively illustrated and would surely have no challengers to the title as the bible on equine lameness . . . Adams and Stashak have much to be proud of in this book, as does editor Baxter for his substantial input. " (Horsetalk , 23 June 2011) "The comprehensiveness of this work is little short of phenomenal. It is focused, extensively illustrated and would surely have no challengers to the title as the bible on equine lameness." (Horsetalk, June 2011) "This book remains a key text for equine clinicians, with particular strengths being the descriptive anatomy, summaries of diagnostic imaging techniques and the clarity of the diagnostic techniques presented, both in the text and on the DVD." (Equine Veterinary Education, May 2011) "The latest version of this classic not only has updated content, but includes many colour photographs and illustrations as well as an accompanying DVD. The latter is an excellent 'how to...' guide to equine lameness investigation, with excellent sections on perineural and intrasynovial injection techniques, which, in my opinion, is worth half the purchase price all by itself... this book remains an asset to all those with an interest in equine lameness." (Veterinary Record, April 2011)