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1 online resource (468 pages) |
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Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- List of Contributors -- Chapter 1: The Normal Anatomy of the Neck -- Introduction -- Cervical Vertebrae 3-7 -- Atlas and Axis, C1 and C2 -- Joints of the Neck -- Ligaments of the Neck -- Muscles of the Neck -- References -- Chapter 2: The Normal Anatomy of the Osseous and Soft Tissue Structures of the Back and Pelvis -- Introduction -- 2.1 Normal Anatomy of the Osseous Structures -- Vertebral Numbering System -- Vertebral Formula -- Ossification Centres and Growth Plate Closure Times -- Structure of the Thoracic and Lumbar Vertebrae -- Vertebral Bodies -- Intervertebral Discs -- Vertebral Arch -- Intervertebral Foramina -- Lateral Foramina -- Sacral Foramina -- Vertebral Canal Contents -- Transitional Vertebrae -- Dorsal Spinous Processes -- Articular Processes (Facets) -- Transverse Processes -- Lumbosacral Junction -- Sacrum -- Sacroiliac Joint -- Articulations of the Vertebral Column -- The Pelvis -- The Ilium -- Coccygeal Vertebrae -- 2.2 Normal Anatomy of the Soft Tissue Structures of the Back -- Introduction -- Musculature -- Ligaments -- 2.3 Normal Anatomy of the Soft Tissue Structures of the Pelvis -- Introduction -- Sacroiliac Joint -- The Dorsolateral and Caudal Walls -- The Ventral Fibrous Structures -- References -- Chapter 3: The Normal Anatomy of the Nervous System -- Introduction -- The Spinal Cord Segments -- The Spinal Nerves -- The Sensory (Afferent) System -- The Motor System -- Spinal Nerve Distribution -- Innervation of the Limbs -- Summary -- References -- Chapter 4: Kinematics -- Introduction -- Historical Perspective -- Biomechanical Models of How the Equine Back Works -- Kinematics of the Equine Back -- Kinematics of the Equine Back -- in vivo Research -- Further Modification of the Skin Marker Measurement Technique -- Applied Kinematics of the Equine Back |
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Physiological Factors -- Therapeutic or Diagnostic Interventions -- Conclusions and Possible Future Developments -- References -- Chapter 5: Neurological Examination of the Back and Pelvis -- Introduction -- History -- Examination at Rest -- Thoracic Limbs and Trunk Reflexes -- References -- Chapter 6: Clinical Examination -- Examination of the Neck -- Examination of the Back and Pelvis -- References -- Chapter 7: Radiography of the Cervical Spine -- Indications for Radiography of the Cervical Spine -- Radiographic Technique -- Normal Radiographic Anatomy and Incidental Findings -- Radiographic Diagnosis of some Conditions Affecting the Cervical Spine -- Soft Tissue Injuries -- Myelography -- References -- Chapter 8: Radiography of the Back -- Introduction -- Indications for Radiography of the Back and/or Pelvis -- Technical Difficulties with Radiography of the Equine Back and Pelvis -- Radiographic Technique -- Positioning and Radiograph Acquisition -- Normal Radiographic Appearance of the Back -- An Introduction to Radiographic Abnormalities of the Back and Pelvis -- References -- Chapter 9: Nuclear Scintigraphy and Computed Tomography of the Neck, Back and Pelvis -- Introduction -- Nuclear Scintigraphy -- Computed Tomography -- References -- Chapter 10: Ultrasonography -- Introduction -- 10.1 Ultrasonography of the Thoracic Spine -- General Considerations -- Supraspinous Ligament and Interspinous Ligament Ultrasonography -- Ultrasonographic Technique -- 10.2 Ultrasonography of the Pelvis, Lumbar Spine and SacroIliac Region -- Introduction -- Lumbar Spine and Sacroiliac Region -- Transcutaneous Evaluation -- Transrectal Ultrasound -- References -- Chapter 11: Thermography -- Introduction -- Instrumentation -- Principles of Use -- Use in Veterinary Medicine -- Clinical Thermography -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 12: Neck Pathology |
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Introduction -- Functional Anatomy -- Neck Pain -- Cervical Neurological Disease -- Neurological Consequences of Spinal Compression -- Radiographic Considerations with Cervical Spinal Compression -- Clinical Conditions -- Cervical APJ Osteoarthritis -- Occipitoatlantoaxial Malformation -- Discospondylitis -- Cervical Vertebral Fractures -- Cervical Vertebral Epidural Haematomas -- Vertebral Subluxation -- Vertebral Neoplasia -- Vertebral Osteomyelitis -- Apparent Muscle Pain -- Nuchal Ligament Insertional Desmopathy -- Nuchal Bursitis -- References -- Chapter 13: Back Pathology -- 13.1 Traumatic damage -- General Principles -- Fracture of the Dorsal Spinous Processes (DSP) of the Thoracic Vertebrae (Fractured Withers) -- Fractures of the Thoracolumbar Vertebral Column -- Pelvic Factures -- 13.2 Over Riding Dorsal Spinous Processes ('Kissing Spines') -- Anatomy of the Dorsal Spinous Processes -- Incidence -- Pathogenesis -- Site of Pathology -- History -- Clinical Signs -- Clinical Examination -- Diagnosis -- Diagnosis of Anatomical Abnormalities -- Diagnostic Local Analgesic -- Treatment -- Surgical Techniques -- Surgical Outcome -- Conclusion -- 13.3 Miscellaneous Osseous Pathology -- Introduction -- Anatomical Abnormalities -- Degenerative Conditions -- Infections of the Back and Pelvis -- Stress Fractures -- Neoplasia -- Miscellaneous Conditions of the Vertebral Bodies -- 13.4 Pathology of the Supraspinous and Dorsal Sacroiliac Ligaments -- Introduction -- Supraspinous Ligament -- Dorsal Sacroiliac Ligament Pathology -- References -- Chapter 14: Sacroiliac Dysfunction -- Introduction -- Anatomy -- Incidence -- Clinical Signs -- SIJ Provocation Tests -- Diagnosis of SID -- Management of SID -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 15: Muscular Disorders -- Introduction -- Diagnostic Procedures -- Biochemistry -- DNA Testing -- Biopsy |
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Ultrasonography -- Scintigraphy -- Electromyography -- Disorders: Aetiopathogenesis and Treatment -- References -- Chapter 16: Integrative and Physical Therapies -- 16.1 Integrative Therapies -- Introduction -- Integrative Approach to Diagnosis of Back Pain -- History of the Horse with Back Pain -- Observation of the Horse -- Palpation of the Back -- Acupuncture Palpation and Diagnosis -- Chiropractic Examination -- The Use of Diagnostic Imaging -- Saddle Fit -- Rider Variables -- The Use of Therapeutic Pads -- Teeth, Mouth Pain -- Additional Management Factors Influencing Back Pain -- Treatments for Back Pain -- 16.2 Physical Therapies -- The Role of the Equine Physical Therapist -- Therapies -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 17: Rehabilitation -- Introduction -- The Back -- Anatomy -- Vertebral Ligaments -- Ligaments Influencing the Dorsal Section of the Body -- Muscles Influencing the Dorsal and Ventral Sections of the Body -- Back Pain -- Rehabilitation Programmes -- Rebuilding Muscle -- Long Reins -- Examples of Inefficient Patterns -- Introduction of Active Rehabilitation -- Cardiovascular and Muscular Effects of Water Therapy -- Conclusion -- References -- Index -- End User License Agreement |
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Print version record |
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Horses -- Diseases.
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Spine -- Diseases.
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Horse Diseases
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Horses -- Diseases
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Spine -- Diseases
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Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781118974575 |
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1118974573 |
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