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Lameness examination
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Lameness examination
- Author: Harry Scott
- From: BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Item: Chapter 2, pp 7 - 21
- DOI: 10.22233/9781910443286.2
- Copyright: © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: November 2018
Abstract
This chapter assesses different approaches to lameness investigation, covering key causes of lameness, history-taking, hands-off examination, hands-on examination, examination of the thoracic limb, examination of the pelvic limb and common methods for further investigation to reach a definitive diagnosis.
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Algorithm for lameness investigation. CT = computed tomography; MRI = magnetic resonance imaging; ROM = range of movement. © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Algorithm for lameness investigation. CT = computed tomography; MRI = magnetic resonance imaging; ROM = range of movement.
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Elements of the hands-on orthopaedic examination. © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Elements of the hands-on orthopaedic examination.
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The use of the Gulick tape measure to assess upper thigh circumference. It is spring-loaded to a fixed tension and allows accurate, comparable and repeatable measurements. © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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The use of the Gulick tape measure to assess upper thigh circumference. It is spring-loaded to a fixed tension and allows accurate, comparable and repeatable measurements.
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Digital clumping is observed in cases of partial calcaneal tendon failure where the superficial digital flexor tendon remains intact. Area shaved for ultrasound examination. © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Digital clumping is observed in cases of partial calcaneal tendon failure where the superficial digital flexor tendon remains intact. Area shaved for ultrasound examination.
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A positive sit test, commonly seen in association with CCL disease, is a non-specific finding in dogs with stifle pathology that causes discomfort on flexion. © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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A positive sit test, commonly seen in association with CCL disease, is a non-specific finding in dogs with stifle pathology that causes discomfort on flexion.