An invaluable reference dedicated to the equine back, providing comprehensive coverage by international specialists.
is the first book to explore conditions and problems of the horses back and pelvis, which are often difficult to diagnose and treat. The importance of the horse’s back to their function and athletic ability cannot be underestimated. There has been considerable progress in recent years in understanding back problems in the horse, and this book brings together the most recent research.
This book is a vital tool for those engaged in improving the diagnosis and management of all horses with back problems.
Reviews:
"It should prove to be an excellent reference for any practitioner when they get the inevitable call to examine a horse with back pain" ( Veterinary Times, October 2009)
Table of contents:
Section 1 Anatomy And Function.
1. The Normal Anatomy of the Osseous Structures.
2. The Normal Anatomy of the Soft Tissue Structures of the Thoraco-Lumbar Spine.
3. The Normal Anatomy of the Soft Tissue Structures of the Pelvis.
5. Kinematics of the Equine Back.
Section 2 The Investigation Of Back Pathology.
6. The Clinical Examination.
7. The Neurological Examination.
8. Radiography.
9. Nuclear Scintigraphy.
10. Ultrasonography of the Thoracolumbar Region.
11. Ultrasonography of the Lumbosacral Spine and Pelvis.
12. Thermography.
Section 3 The Diagnosis And Treatment Of Specific Conditions.
13.Trauma.
14. Over-Riding Dorsal Spinous Processes.
16. Muscle Disease.
17. Supraspinous Ligament and Dorsal-Sacro-Iliac Ligament Desmitis.
18. Sacro-Iliac Dysfunction.
Section 4 Back Pathology in Specific Disciplines.
19. Dressage Horses.
20. Showjumpers.
21. Eventers.
22. Racehorses.
Section 5 Complementary Therapy And Rehabilititation.
23. Complementary Therapies in the Treatment of Back Pain.
24. Integrative Therapies in the Treatment of Back Pain.
25. Rehabilitiation
About the author:
Dr Frances Henson is currently a Senior Lecturer in equine surgery at the University of Cambridge, UK. Specialising in horses with back problems and poor performance, she takes referral cases from all over the country,
and lectures to other equine veterinary surgeons on the back. Dr Henson has an active research group working on equine cartilage and repair, and is a RCVS Specialist in Equine Surgery (Orthopaedics).
