Vertical movement symmetry of the withers in horses with induced forelimb and hindlimb lameness at trot.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The main criteria for lameness assessment in horses are head movement for forelimb lameness and pelvic movement for hindlimb lameness. However, compensatory head nod in horses with primary hindlimb lameness is a well-known phenomenon. This compensatory head nod movement can be easily misinterpreted as a sign of primary ipsilateral forelimb lameness. Therefore, discriminating compensatory asymmetries from primary directly pain-related movement asymmetries is a prerequisite for successful lameness assessment.

Objectives

To investigate the association between head, withers and pelvis movement asymmetry in horses with induced forelimb and hindlimb lameness.

Study design

Experimental study.

Methods

In 10 clinically sound Warmblood riding horses, forelimb

SUBMITTER: Rhodin M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6175082 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature