Equine Lameness Examination

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What is a key method for identifying musculoskeletal lesions in animals?

  • Radiography and arthrocentesis
  • Lameness examination (correct)
  • Nuclear scintigraphy, CT, and MRI studies
  • Ultrasonography

How can a forelimb lameness be identified during weight-bearing?

  • Elevated head on the unsound limb (correct)
  • Reduced range of motion
  • Head dropped
  • Shortened stride on the affected side

What method is useful for evaluating musculotendinous injuries such as bicipital tenosynovitis and Achilles tendon rupture?

  • Radiography
  • Nuclear scintigraphy
  • CT studies
  • Ultrasonography (correct)

In evaluation of a subtle or obscure lameness, what may be necessary according to the text?

<p>Serial examinations before and after exercise (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of nuclear scintigraphy?

<p>Localization and highlighting of periosseous soft tissue and bone lesions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging technique is most suitable for evaluating nervous tissues?

<p>MRI (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary advantage of arthroscopy as a diagnostic and treatment procedure?

<p>Improved visualization of joint pathologies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main disadvantages of arthroscopy as a diagnostic and treatment procedure?

<p>High costs of equipment and the learning curve required for expertise (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is commonly diagnosed or treated via arthroscopy?

<p>Bicipital tenosynovitis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of CT imaging in the context of veterinary medicine?

<p>Assessing the spinal column (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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