Equine Orthopaedics & Rheumatology

Self-Assessment Colour Review of Equine Orthopaedics and Rheumatology

Author/Editor: Stephen A. May and C. Wayne McIlwraith

Publication Year: 1998

Overview

Self-Assessment Colour Review of Equine Orthopaedics and Rheumatology provides an engaging, case-based approach to diagnosing and managing musculoskeletal disorders in horses. Edited by renowned veterinary authorities Stephen A. May and C. Wayne McIlwraith, this comprehensive volume utilizes high-quality clinical photographs, radiographs, ultrasonography, and scintigraphy to challenge and expand the reader’s clinical reasoning. It serves as an indispensable self-assessment and quick-reference manual for equine practitioners, veterinary surgeons, and advanced students striving to master musculoskeletal pathology.

Key Topics Covered
Bone & Joint Pathologies: Comprehensive case reviews covering developmental, traumatic, and degenerative conditions affecting the equine skeleton and synovial joints.
Soft Tissue Injuries: Detailed diagnostic scenarios involving tendons, ligaments, bursae, and tendon sheaths in athletic and working horses.
Advanced Diagnostic Imaging: Practical interpretation of radiographs, ultrasound scans, nuclear scintigraphy, and arthroscopic findings in clinical settings.
Lameness Evaluation & Case Management: Systematic approaches to grading lameness, isolating pain sources, and formulating effective therapeutic interventions.