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Case Study: Why Measuring Lameness is Helpful Even in the “Obvious” Cases
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Laurie Tyrrell-Schroeder, DVM |
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LT Schroeder,
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I know a few veterinarians who reserve their use of The Q for only the difficult cases, thinking “I don’t need the system when the horse is 3/5”. There are several reasons I encourage those who use it this way to reconsider this mindset. First, by using the system on every case, you will become a much more efficient and proficient user. Like any skill, being able to rapidly interpret and then assimilate the information received from the Q to the clinical picture requires practice. Understanding and applying the information on the “easy” cases will make the complicated ones easier...
Case Study: Dealing with Diagnostic Blocking Conundrums
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Laurie Tyrrell-Schroeder, DVM |
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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: Why Measuring Lameness is Helpful Even in the “Obvious” Cases
Case Study: Dealing with Diagnostic Blocking Conundrums