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VETERINARY PRACTITIONERS' SERIES NO. 1
LAMENESS of the HORSE
BY
J.V. Lacroix, D.V.S.
PREFACE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ILLUSTRATIONS
INTRODUCTION
SECTION I.
ETIOLOGY AND OCCURRENCE.
AFFECTIONS OF BONES.
Rarefying Osteitis, or Degenerative Changes.
Fractures.
Multiple Fractures.
AFFECTIONS OF LIGAMENTS.
Luxations—Dislocations.
Arthritis.
AFFECTIONS OF BURSAE AND THECAE.
AFFECTIONS OF MUSCLES AND TENDONS.
AFFECTIONS OF NERVES.
AFFECTIONS OF BLOOD VESSELS.
AFFECTIONS OF LYMPH VESSELS AND GLANDS.
AFFECTIONS OF THE FEET.
FOOTNOTES:
SECTION II.
DIAGNOSTIC PRINCIPLES.
Anamnesis.
Visual Examination.
Attitude of the Subject.
Examination by Palpation.
Passive Movements.
Observing the Character of the Gait.
Special Methods of Examination.
FOOTNOTES:
SECTION III.
LAMENESS IN THE FORE LEG.
Anatomo-Physiological Review of parts of the Fore Leg.
Shoulder Lameness.
Fracture of the Scapula.
Scapulohumeral Arthritis.
Infectious Arthritis.
Injuries.
Wounds.
Luxation of the Scapulohumeral Joint.
Inflammation of the Bicipital Bursa. (Bursitis Intertubercularis.)
Contusions of the Triceps Brachii. (Triceps Extensor Brachii: Caput Muscles.)
Shoulder Atrophy. (Sweeny or Swinney)
Paralysis of the Suprascapular Nerve.
Radial Paralysis.
Thrombosis of the Brachial Artery.
Fracture of Humerus.
Inflammation of the Elbow. (Arthritis.)
Fracture of the Ulna.
Fracture of the Radius.
Wounds of the Anterior Brachial Region.
Inflammation and Contraction of the Carpal Flexors.
Fracture and Luxation of the Carpal Bones.
Carpitis.
Open Carpal Joint.
Thecitis and Bursitis.
Fracture of the Metacarpus.
Splints.
OPEN FETLOCK JOINT.
Phalangeal Exostosis (Ringbone)
Open Sheath of the Flexors of the Phalanges.
Luxation of the Fetlock Joint.
Sesamoiditis.
Fracture of the Proximal Sesamoids.
Inflammation of the Posterior Ligaments of the Pastern (Proximal Interphalangeal) Joint.
Fracture of the First and Second Phalanges.
Tendinitis.
Inflammation of the Flexor Tendons.
Chronic Tendinitis and Contraction of the Flexor Tendons.
Contracted Tendons of Foals.
Rupture of the Flexor Tendons and Suspensory Ligament.
Thecitis and Bursitis in the Fetlock Region.
Arthritis of the Fetlock Joint.
Ossification of the Cartilages of the Third Phalanx. (Ossification of the Lateral Cartilages.)
Navicular Disease.
Laminitis.
Calk Wounds. (Paronychia.)
Corns.
Quittor.
Nail Punctures.
FOOTNOTES:
SECTION IV.
LAMENESS IN THE HIND LEG.
Anatomo-Physiological Consideration of the Pelvic Limbs.
Hip Lameness.
Fractures of the Pelvic Bones.
Fractures of the Femur.
Luxation of the Femur.
Gluteal Tendo-Synovitis.
Paralysis of the Hind Leg.
Paralysis of the Femoral (Crural) Nerve.
Paralysis of the Obturator Nerve.
Paralysis of the Sciatic Nerve.
Iliac Thrombosis.
Fracture of the Patella.
Luxation of the Patella.
Chronic Gonitis.
Open Stifle Joint.
Fracture of the Tibia.
Rupture and Wounds of the Tendo Achillis.
Spring-Halt. (String-Halt.)
Open Tarsal Joint.
Fracture of the Fibular Tarsal Bone (Calcaneum.)
Tarsal Sprains.
Curb.
Spavin. (Bone Spavin.)
Distension of the Tarsal Joint Capsule. (Bog Spavin.)
Distension of the Tarsal Sheath of the Deep Digital Flexor. (Thoroughpin.)
Capped Hock.
Rupture and Division of the Long Digital Extensor (Extensor Pedis).
Wounds From Interfering.
Lymphangitis.
FOOTNOTES:
INDEX
AUTHORITIES CITED
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