Lameness of the Horse / Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1

A practical, anatomy-based manual for diagnosing and managing equine lameness that emphasizes the role of locomotor anatomy and physiology. It reviews causes and classifications of synovial inflammations of bursae and tendon sheaths, distinguishing infectious from noninfectious forms, and examines muscle and tendon injuries, including puncture wounds, contusions, adhesions, and secondary infections. The work outlines clinical signs, regional examination, differential diagnosis and decision-making about conservative care versus corrective or operative measures, with specific discussion of limb regions such as the fore leg. Surgical technique is described when atypical, and prognosis and management principles are offered to improve clinical outcomes.