Computed Tomography Musculoskeletal Basic Information Overview and Goal(s) • Computed tomography (CT) is most commonly used in equine practice for osseous studies (eg, complex fractures, sequestrum identification, the skull), but…
Hernia, Incisional Basic Information Definition Protrusion of an organ or tissue through the ventral abdominal wall Synonym(s) • Ventral midline hernia • Ventral abdominal hernia Epidemiology Risk Factors • Ventral…
Tendinitis and Desmitis Basic Information Definition • Tendinitis: Inflammatory conditions of tendons, their muscle or bone attachments, or both encompassing a broad range of injuries from strains to severe fiber…
Early Goal-Directed Therapy Basic Information Overview and Goal(s) • Early goal-directed therapy is hemodynamic optimization through the use of resuscitation endpoints to guide therapy and improve tissue oxygenation in an…
Splenomegaly Basic Information Definition Generalized enlargement of the spleen Clinical Presentation History, Chief Complaint • Mild, intermittent colic • Inappetence • Lethargy • ± Weight loss Physical Exam Findings •…
Tube Cast of the Forelimb in the Neonate Basic Information Synonym(s) Sleeve cast Overview and Goal(s) • Tube casts are placed on the forelimbs of foals to protect the carpal…
Platelets Basic Information Definition • Thrombocytopenia/thrombopenia: Low number of circulating platelets • Thrombocytosis/thrombocythemia: Increased number of circulating platelets • Thrombopathia/thrombocytopathia: Abnormal platelet function, often in the presence of a normal…
Tenosynovitis Basic Information Definition The digital flexor tendon sheath (DFTS) is the synovial compartment located on the palmar/plantar aspect of the distal extremities surrounding the superficial and deep digital flexor…
