A Guide to Equine Joint Injection and Regional Anesthesia

======================================================= A GUIDE TO EQUINE JOINT INJECTION AND REGIONAL ANESTHESIA Professional Veterinary E-Book ======================================================= BOOK INFORMATION ---------------- Title: A Guide to Equine Joint Injection and Regional Anesthesia Format: PDF E-Book File Size: Varies Category: Equine Medicine Specialty: Equine Orthopedics and Lameness Diagnosis DESCRIPTION ----------- This comprehensive clinical guide provides veterinary practitioners with essential knowledge and practical techniques for performing equine joint injections and regional anesthetic procedures. As lameness diagnosis remains one of the most challenging aspects of equine practice, this resource delivers detailed, step-by-step guidance on anatomical landmarks, injection techniques, and proper anesthetic protocols to ensure accurate diagnostic nerve blocks and therapeutic joint interventions. The text combines anatomical precision with clinical application, making it an indispensable reference for both diagnostic workups and treatment procedures. Written with the practicing equine veterinarian in mind, this guide addresses the critical skills needed to perform safe and effective intra-articular injections and perineural anesthesia. Each procedure is thoroughly explained with attention to anatomical variations, potential complications, and best practices for patient safety. The book emphasizes proper restraint techniques, sterile preparation, needle placement, and volume recommendations for various anatomical sites, ensuring practitioners can confidently execute these essential procedures in field and hospital settings. Whether you are refining your lameness examination skills or seeking to expand your therapeutic capabilities, this guide serves as a practical companion for daily equine practice. The systematic approach to regional anesthesia and joint injection techniques enables practitioners to localize pain sources accurately, establish definitive diagnoses, and deliver targeted treatments that improve patient outcomes and client satisfaction. KEY FEATURES ------------ • Detailed anatomical descriptions and surface landmarks for accurate needle placement in all major equine joints and nerve block sites • Step-by-step injection protocols with recommended needle sizes, approach angles, and anesthetic volumes for each anatomical location • Comprehensive coverage of diagnostic nerve blocks from distal limb to proximal structures for systematic lameness localization • Practical guidance on patient preparation, restraint methods, and sterile technique to minimize complications and ensure safety • Clear explanations of synovial structure anatomy, including joint pouches, tendon sheaths, and bursa access points • Troubleshooting advice for difficult injections, anatomical variations, and management of potential complications • Clinical tips for interpreting response to nerve blocks and correlating findings with diagnostic imaging results TARGET AUDIENCE --------------- • Equine veterinarians seeking to enhance their lameness diagnostic and therapeutic injection skills • Mixed animal practitioners who include equine patients in their caseload and require reliable reference material • Veterinary students and recent graduates building foundational competency in equine orthopedic procedures • Equine surgery and sports medicine specialists requiring a quick reference guide for clinical practice • Veterinary technicians and nurses assisting with equine lameness examinations and joint injection procedures INSTANT ACCESS -------------- Download immediately after purchase Compatible with all PDF readers Personal use license included PRICE: HK$460.00