Howell Equine Handbook of Tendon and Ligament Injuries

by Schultz, Linda B.

• ISBN13: 9780764557156
• ISBN10: 0764557157
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-06-04
• Publisher: INGRAM PUB SERVICES

Summary

A Plain-language Medical Guide for Horse Owners and TrainersPainful and potentially debilitating tendon and ligament injuries are among the most common and serious physiological problems facing performance horses. The severity ranges from minor injuries to those that end careers or even the horse's life. However, with proper treatment, these injuries can be overcome, and permanent damage minimized.Writing in concise, accessible language, equine veterinarian Linda Schultz provides the most up-to-date information on identifying, treating, and managing tendon and ligament injuries. You'll review basic anatomy, understand how and why these injuries occur, and discover the effects of horseshoeing on tendons and ligaments. You'll see exactly what you should (and shouldn't) do during the critical healing process-plus, you'll learn to communicate effectively with your veterinarian to ensure your horse is soon back on his feet and doing his job. Features the latest treatment options and alternative therapies Includes a sample controlled exercise schedule and guidelines for recuperation times Explains treatment of acute injuries and directed therapy, as well as the current surgical techniques Discusses the benefits and drawbacks of support wraps, boots, and bandages

Author Biography

<b>LINDA B. SCHULTZ, D.V. M., Ph.D.,</b> has worked for over fourteen years in the veterinary profession including the fields of equine medicine, veterinary dermatology, and lab animal medicine and surgery. She is the former owner-operator of an equine medicine and surgery practice. In addition to her academic publications in scientific journals, Dr. Schultz also writes articles on pets and families.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vii
Introduction	1	(96)
1 Diagnosing Tendon and Ligament Injuries	3	(14)
2 Functional Anatomy of the Equine Foreleg and Hind Leg	17	(14)
3 How and Why Injuries Occur	31	(8)
4 Treating Acute Injuries, and Directed Therapy	39	(18)
5 Surgical Therapies	57	(8)
6 Support Wraps, Boots and Bandages	65	(6)
7 Horseshoeing	71	(6)
8 Alternative Therapies	77	(12)
9 Preventing Tendon and Ligament Injury	89	(8)
10 Four Case Studies: Seabiscuit, Mi Bay, Martin and Falcon	97	(12)
Bibliography	109	(2)
Resources	111	(6)
Picture Credits	117	(2)
Index	119