Symposium on back problems in the horse. (3) Diseases of the horse's spine-"comparative aspects".
The structural differences in the spine of the horse and man are compared. These, together with the different uses to which the spine is put, explain the different patterns of disease. Impingement of the spinous processes is discussed in detail including surgical treatment. Comments are also made on sacroiliac strain and manipulation of the spine.
D000772:Anesthesia, Local / Q000662:veterinary; D000818:Animals; D001415:Back; D006734:Horse Diseases; D006736:Horses; D006801:Humans; D008141:Lordosis / Q000662:veterinary; D009133:Muscular Atrophy / Q000662:veterinary; D011187:Posture; D012446:Sacroiliac Joint / Q000293:injuries; D013035:Spasm / Q000662:veterinary; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000662:veterinary*