Examination of the equine foot.
The examination of the foot must be based on observations of the hoof, followed by a careful determination of areas of pain. This must be followed by an assessment of the biomechanical forces on the hoof and limb. Finally, imaging gives insight into the nature of the injury and allows the examiner to prognosticate the outcome.
Department of Clinical and Population Sciences, 225 Veterinary Teaching Hospital, 1365 Gortner Avenue, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108, USA. turne004@tc.umn.edu
Tracy A
TA
Turner
D000818:Animals; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D005684:Gait; D006724:Hoof and Claw / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000502:physiology; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006736:Horses / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000662:veterinary*; D011379:Prognosis; D014034:Toes / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology