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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which imaging technique is most suitable for evaluating nervous tissues?

    <p>MRI</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is commonly diagnosed or treated via arthroscopy?

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

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