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Case Study: Dealing with Diagnostic Blocking Conundrums
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Laurie Tyrrell-Schroeder, DVM |
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Blocking,
L Meehan,
LT Schroeder
Case contributed by Lucy Meehan, BVSc, MSc, CertAVP(VDI), DipECVDI, MRCVS of Langford Vets University of Bristol This case illustrates two conundrums faced when working up a lameness – partial improvements from diagnostic analgesia (and the decision of when to stop) and when the lameness gets worse before it gets better. Signalment 5-year-old WB gelding used for eventing. History Recent LF lameness. Physical Exam and subjective lameness evaluation findings Mild wastage of the left suprascapular muscle. Upright, boxy front feet (left>right). 2/10 left forelimb lameness on straight line. 3/10 LF lameness lunging to the right. Baseline Objective Evaluation...
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Case Study: Dealing with Diagnostic Blocking Conundrums