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Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine/Locomotion & Comprehensive Lameness Evaluation
Abnormalities in gait are some of the most common causes for decreased athletic performance and discomfort in horses. Depending upon the specific site and cause of injury, the choice of therapy varies greatly from horse to horse. The main goal of any lameness evaluation is to isolate the origin of the pain by the implementation of diverse techniques:
Palpation
Hoof-tester application
Observation at different gaits in hand/under saddle
Flexion (stress) tests
Diagnostic anesthesia (regional and joint blocks)
Digital radiographs
Digital ultrasound

Sports Medicine: Service
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