Ancillary diagnostic techniques for the lame patient. |
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| Authors: | M A Radlinsky |
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| Institution: | Department of Clinical Sciences, Kansas State University, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Manhattan, Kansas, USA. Radlinsk@vet.ksu.edu |
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| Abstract: | The cause of lameness is usually identified through evaluation of signalment, history, and physical examination. Radiographic evaluation provides a definitive diagnosis in many cases; however, laboratory evaluation may prove useful in the characterization of certain conditions or in the prognostication of the condition. In some instances where the definitive diagnosis remains elusive, arthroscopic examination is a minimally invasive diagnostic tool that may be more affordable and available than computed tomography. This article reviews laboratory evaluation of the lame patient and arthroscopic evaluation of joint abnormalities. |
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