Concepts and Technologies
Anatomical Nomenclature (Terminology)
Normal Tissue Structure
Diagnostic Instrumentation
Biomechanics
Stay Apparatus of the Forelimb
Stay Apparatus of the Hindlimb
Normal Gaits
Conformation
Conformation of the Foot
Conformation of the Forelimb
Conformation of the Knees, Metacarpals and Pastern
Conformation of the Hindlimb
The Shoulder
Anatomy of the Scapula
Muscles of the Shoulder
Neurovascular Supply to the Shoulder
Anatomy of the Scapulohumeral Joint
Fractures
Rupture of the Serratus Ventralis Muscle
Bicipital Bursitis
Sweeny
Shoulder Instability and Luxations
Arthritis and Osteochondritis Dissecans
The Upper Arm and Forearm
Anatomy of the Upper Arm
Fracture of the Humerus
Radial Nerve Paralysis
Anatomy of the Forearm
Fractures of the Radius and Ulna
Hygroma of the Elbow (Capped Elbow)
Superior Check Ligament Strain
The Knee: Carpus and Metacarpals
Anatomy of the Carpus (Knee) and Metacarpus
Muscles of the Carpus and Metacarpus
Neurovascular Supply
Degenerative Joint Disease of the Carpus
Fractures of the Carpus
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Epiphysitis and Carpitis
Bucked Shins (Dorsal Metacarpal Disease)
Fractures of the 3rd Metacarpal (Cannon Bone)
Splints
Suspensory Ligament Disorders
Tendonitis, Tendosynovitis, Tendon Ruptures
Bowed Tendons
Inferior Check Ligament Disorders
The Fetlock and Pastern
Anatomy of the Fetlock and Pastern
Neurovascular Supply of the Fetlock and Pastern
Ligament Anatomy of the Fetlock and Pastern
Fractures of the 1st and 2nd Phalanges
Sesamoid Fractures and Sesamoiditis
Luxations and Subluxations of the Fetlock and Pastern Joints
Chronic Proliferative Synovitis
Osselets
Osteochondrosis
Degenerative Joint Disease of the Fetlock
Ringbone
Constriction of the Palmar Anular Ligament
Suspensory Ligament Rupture
The Forefoot
Regions and Layers of the Hoof
The Corium and Laminae
Neurovascular Supply
The Digital Cushion
The Coffin and Navicular Bones
Ligament and Tendon Anatomy
Fractures of the 3rd Phalanx (Coffin Bone)
Fractures of the Extensor Process and Navicular Bone
Pedal Osteitis
Degenerative Joint Disease of the Coffin Joint
Quittor
Sidebone
Sheared Heels
Grease Heel (Scratches)
Gravel
Sole Abscesses
Sole Bruising and Corns
Thrush
White Line Disease
Canker
Hoof Cracks of the Toe, Quarter, and Heel
Navicular Syndrome
Basic Anatomy, Vascular Supply, and the Navicular Bursa
Neurovascular and Ligamentous Anatomy
Causes of Navicular Syndrome
Clinical Signs and Symptoms
Diagnosis: Thermography, Radiology and Nerve Blocks
Treatment Protocols
Laminitis (Founder)
Three Phases of Laminitis
Causes of Founder
Anatomy of the Hoof
Carbohydrate Overload
Clinical Signs and Symptoms
Myths Regarding Laminitis
Diagnosis
Treatment Regimes
Management of the Chronic Case
The Hip and Thigh
Anatomy of the Hip and Pelvis
Anatomy of the Femur
Muscles of the Hip and Thigh
Neurovascular Supply
Fractures of the Pelvis and Acetabulum
Femur Fractures
Coxofemoral (Hip) Luxation
Rupture of the Round Ligament
Trochanteric Bursitis
Fibrotic and Ossifying Myopathy
The Stifle Joint
Anatomy of the Stifle Joint
Upward Fixation of the Patella
Fractures of the Patella
Patellar Chondromalacia
Ligamentous and Meniscal Injuries
Infections of the Stifle Joint
Osteochondrosis
The Stifle Joint
Anatomy of the Stifle Joint
Upward Fixation of the Patella
Fractures of the Patella
Patellar Chondromalacia
Ligamentous and Meniscal Injuries
Infections of the Stifle Joint
Osteochondrosis
The Tibia
Anatomy of the Tibia
Muscles of the Lower Leg
Neurovascular Supply to the Tibia
Fractures of the Tibia
Rupture of the Peroneus Tertius
Thoroughpin
The Hock and Metatarsus
Anatomy of the Tarsal Bones
Anatomy of the Hock Joint
Ligament and Neurovascular Anatomy of the Hock
Fractures of the Hock
Bone Spavin
Curb (Tarsal Plantar Desmitis)
Cunean Bursitis
Bog Spavin
Stringhalt
Capped Hock
Osteochondrosis
Luxations of the Tarsal Joints
Luxation of the Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon
The Fetlock and Pastern of the Hindlimb
Anatomy and Differences Between the Forelimb and the Hindlimb
Fetlock and Pastern
Chapter Fifteen: The Neck, Back, and Vertebral Column
Anatomy of the Vertebrae
Cervical Musculature
Thoracolumbar Muscle Anatomy
Fractures of the Spine
Cervical Vertebral Malformation
Scoliosis, Lordosis
Hunter’s Bumps
Subluxations of the Sacroiliac Joint
Myology, Myopathies and Myotherapies
Anatomy of the Muscle Tissues
Neuromuscular Junction, Contraction Phase, Response to Injury
Diagnostic Techniques Involving Muscle Tissue
Diagnostic Instrumentation
Muscle Atrophy
Myositis
Exertional Rhabdomyolysis ("Tying Up")
Massage Techniques
Myotherapy Modalities: Stretching and Manipulation
Acupressure Overview
Low Level Light Therapy and Therapeutic Ultrasound
Heat and Cold Therapy, T.E.N.S. Units, Faradism
