NMSK- EQUINE EXAMINATION

Question 1

What are the main principles of a musculoskeletal examination

Answer 1

Taking a history
Static evaluation
Dynamic evaluation

Question 2

What q’s should you ask when taking history

Answer 2

Age
Breed/type
Amount of exercise 
Lame for how long
Weight bearing
Did it start after specific event

Question 3

What does the static evaluation involve

Answer 3

Assessment of :
Conformation
Hoof conformation and balance
Muscle development and symmetry including the back and pelvis
Joint range of motion
Palpation

Question 4

What does good hoof conformation include

Answer 4

When viewed from front :
Medio- lateral balance ( slope of medial and lateral walls ) is identical
When viewed from side - hoof pattern angle should be 45 degrees

Question 5

What does a dynamic evaluation involve

Answer 5

Watching the horse in walk and trot moving in a straight line from in front, from the side and from behind
Lunging on hard and soft surfaces in both directions

Question 6

What does a lameness evaluation need to establish

Answer 6

Presence or absence of lameness
Affected limb
Location of pain
Cause of pain

Question 7

What are the main points to assess in a MSK exam

Answer 7

Poll and pelvis - asymmetric movement
Joint flexion
Hooves- landing and tracking up