Lameness, Gray

229 pgs Perfect Bound 1994

Recommended for: Veterinary students and horse owners

Editor's Description: Dr Gray here explains all commonly recognized conditions of lameness, their causes and effects. He provides explanations for these lameness and challenges the commonly held view that most lameness begin below the knee. He explains that in horses that race, jump or compete in any competitive sport the lameness may begin in the muscular or skeletal systems. The knee and hoof are usually not the cause, he declares. Much of the book is devoted to identifying the various causes of lameness. Causes identified can sometimes be reversed. Also covered is treatment of lameness using ultrasound, lasers, Faradic Therapy, Electromagnetic fields and magnets. Prevention of lameness also receives considerable attention. Over 100 photos, x-rays and illustrations augment the explanation. Peter Gray MVB MRCVS studied at University College Dublin and practices in the UK. He specializes in thoroughbreds, competitive horses and breeding stock of all breeds. Contents: . Causes of lameness . Diagnosis . Concussive lameness . The foot . Constitutional and developmental lameness . Lameness related to bursae, sheaths, tendons and ligaments . Lameness associated with joints . The nervous and muscular systems . Other lameness . Fractures . Shoeing and faulty action . Physiotherapy