Diagnosing Canine Lameness 1st Edition + 37 Videos

Best Practice in Lameness Diagnostics: Your Step-by-Step Guide 

This book is a complete, systematic, step-by-step guide to lameness examination in the dog, based on the latest findings in locomotion research. Every step of the examination is clearly described and informatively illustrated, providing you with a functional understanding of canine anatomy and the most important orthopedic and neurological disorders.

Key Features

• Systematic Examination: The guide provides a systematic, step-by-step lameness examination process, with clear descriptions and informative illustrations for each stage.
• Integrated Diagnostics: The investigation of lameness is complemented by a comprehensive guide to neurological examination, including video demonstrations of techniques used throughout the process.
• Foundational Anatomy: An introductory chapter delivers the key to a functional understanding of canine anatomy. Detailed graphics of anatomical structures relevant to each stage of the examination are included to help elucidate findings derived from palpation.
• Video Resources: A total of 38 videos demonstrate techniques used throughout the examination process and present video examples of abnormal gaits for the most important orthopedic and neurological disorders.
• Quick Reference: The most common observations and their interpretation are presented in convenient, quick-reference summaries.
• Comprehensive Disorders: The book includes detailed descriptions of diagnostics and therapeutics for the most important orthopedic and neurological disorders.