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==Clinical Examination Results==
 
==Clinical Examination Results==
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* Forelimb palpation:
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** Right Forlimb:
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*** heat and swelling at proximal metacarpal region
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*** mild pain elicited on suspensory ligament palpation
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*** mild thickening of lateral branch of SL (no pain)
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* Hoof testers: negative
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===What are your initial thoughts===

Revision as of 14:25, 6 November 2008

Harvey Saunders

Signalment and Initial Complaint

Harvey Saunders
  • 13 year old, Anglo-Arab Gelding, weighing 559kg.
  • He presented with an intermittent right forelimb lameness of 2 -3 month duration.


What would your work up now consist of?

There are 6 things that could be done to achieve a full work up.... (highlight to reveal answers)

  • Further history
  • Physical Examination
  • Gait Analysis
  • Diagnostic Analgesia
  • Radiographs or Ultrasounds
  • Scintigraphy


Clinical Examination Results

  • Forelimb palpation:
    • Right Forlimb:
      • heat and swelling at proximal metacarpal region
      • mild pain elicited on suspensory ligament palpation
      • mild thickening of lateral branch of SL (no pain)
  • Hoof testers: negative

What are your initial thoughts