Equine Pelvis, Back and Neurological Exam

Question 1

List three key features of a physical exam of the equine pelvis, back and neurological exam

Answer 1

Observe for symmetry
Palpate musculature of the neck, back and pelvis
Rectal palpation

Question 2

List 10 peripheral neurological tests you can perform in the horse

Answer 2

Walk in a straight line
Walk with tail pull
Walk with hindquarter push
Walk with elevated head
Walk blindfolded
Steps
Serpentine walks
Tight circle
Steep ramp
Backing up

Question 3

What are the four pelvic radiographs that you can take of the horse? Which gives the best detail?

Answer 3

Standing latero-lateral
Standing dorsolateral-ventrolateral oblique
Ventrodorsal views in standing horses
Ventrodorsal views under GA

Question 4

What are the six images of the equine neck and back that you can achieve with scintigraphy?

Answer 4

Pelvis, Caudal, Dorsal, 2 Dorsolateral , Lateral

Question 5

What is Wobbler’s syndrome?

Answer 5

Cervical vertebral malformation/stenotic myelopathy

Question 6

What age of horses are affected by Wobbler’s syndrome?

Answer 6

6-36m