Forelimb lameness - static exam Flashcards
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General principles
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▪Make sure the horse is safely restrained and calm to examine –
change the environment if not (Friends, Food, Freedom)
▪Palpate both legs for comparison
▪Look for the cardinal signs of disease – heat, pain and swelling (including synovial effusion)
▪Don’t jump to conclusions – remember findings may be old or insignificant. Make good records and interpret in light of other clinical findings (history, dynamic exam and diagnostic tests)
