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An approach to hindlimb lameness 1. History and physical examination
Author(s) -
Dyson Sue
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
in practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.211
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2042-7689
pISSN - 0263-841X
DOI - 10.1136/inpract.18.10.458
Subject(s) - lameness , physical examination , hindlimb , medicine , physical therapy , physical medicine and rehabilitation , surgery , anatomy
THE diagnosis of causes of hindlimb lameness in the horse has long been shrouded in mystique. However, with a systematic approach to both obtaining a history and performing a physical examination, combined with strategic use of ancillary diagnostic aids, a definitive diagnosis can frequently be reached. This is the first in a series of five articles, to be published in consecutive issues, which aims to describe a simple, logical approach to the investigation of hindlimb lameness.