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Musculoskeletal examination of the hind limb of the horse
Objective:
The intention of this tutorial video is to illustrate the methods of examining the hind limb and back of a horse in order to identify abnormalities that may be associated with lameness or disease.
Animals:
An 18-year-old quarter horse stallion was used for examination.
Methods:
The horse was examined for abnormalities using physical examination.
Results:
The examination of the hind limb and epaxial region of the horse was successfully completed.
Clinical Relevance:
The techniques described are required to identify abnormalities in the equine hind limb and can be utilized during a lameness examination.
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