by Maureen E. Kelleher

Diagnose and treat equine orthopedic injuries with confidence at point-of-care

When evaluating a lame horse in the field, veterinarians need immediate access to diagnostic pathways and treatment protocols without searching through dense reference texts. Field Manual of Equine Orthopedic Injury, Diagnosis, and Treatment provides a practical patient-side guide edited by a board-certified equine surgeon and sports medicine specialist. The decision-tree approach directs veterinarians from initial evaluation to diagnosis and treatment planning.

The manual begins with horse and gait evaluation chapters, then guides readers to relevant sections based on clinical presentation. Coverage includes oral medications, injectable joint medications, intra-articular therapies, biologic-based therapies, exercise and physical therapy recommendations, recheck guidelines, and prognosis communication with horse owners. Hundreds of color images support clinical decision-making throughout every chapter of this rapid-reference resource.

The book also features:

Decision trees that systematically guide veterinarians through forming accurate diagnoses and developing appropriate treatment plans for musculoskeletal injuries

Comprehensive coverage of therapeutic options including medications, surgery, and emerging biologic-based treatments

Detailed exercise recommendations and rehabilitation protocols with specific recheck guidelines to monitor patient progress throughout the recovery process

Guidance on communicating prognosis and outcomes with horse owners to establish realistic expectations for orthopedic injury management

Clinical organization designed for rapid field reference, enabling practitioners to locate essential information quickly during patient-side evaluations

Designed for equine veterinarians, new graduates, mixed animal veterinarians expanding their equine caseload, and veterinarians with particular interest in musculoskeletal injuries, Field Manual of Equine Orthopedic Injury, Diagnosis, and Treatment delivers rapid access to clinical information needed to confidently diagnose and treat orthopedic conditions in horses.