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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: LAMENESS IN HORSES, Conformation -Body of Horse (incl limbs) -Hoofs of horse (flat) conformation of Limbs(Forelimb and Hindlimb ) -Imaginery line drawn from spine of scapula/ischial tuberosity 90 degrees to the ground. Cuts limbs into halves. Line lands behind heels. -Pastern axis and Hoof pastern axis (180 degrees) -Hoof pastern axis and axis of canon bone (120 degrees), inflammation may/may not contain exudate, Nerve and Joint blocks - Deaden sensation of area of the limb one region at a time until lameness disappear such as Peroneal and tibial nerve block, genetic predisposition in relation to breed, Head Movements determines Hindlimb Lameness, Nerve and Joint blocks - Deaden sensation of area of the limb one region at a time until lameness disappear such as Distal metacarpal block, HISTORY should include diseases, LAMENESS EXAM IN HORSES comprises of CLASSIFICATION OF LAMENESS, HISTORY should include Role of the horse (type and level of performance), Provocative tests involves Board test, Nerve and Joint blocks - Deaden sensation of area of the limb one region at a time until lameness disappear such as Abaxial sesamoid block, Head Movements determines Assymetrical Bilateral Lameness, Physical Examination Which incorporates Head: Percuss the sinuses check nictitating membrane, and examine eyes palpate tongue palpate the submandibular and retropharyngeal lymph nodes ensure there are no gutteral pouch swellings check symmetry, eye, jaw, nose, lip. check for any discharges consitancy of saliva, Physical Examination Which incorporates palpation of lymph nodes abnormalities may indicate signs of infection, DISTANCE EXAM involving Demeanor -BAR, LAMENESS EXAM IN HORSES comprises of DIAGNOSIS, Conformation -Body of Horse (incl limbs) -Hoofs of horse (flat) conformation of Hoof exam -Compare angle of hoof to sole (45 degrees) -atrophy or joint diffusion noted, Hoof Test involving Hammer Test, Role of the horse (type and level of performance) predisposing factor eg: Race horses - leg injuries while running Show jumping horse Polo horse cowboy horse, DIAGNOSIS Methods such as: Ultrasound