The Illustrated Horse’s Foot: A comprehensive guide, 1e

Description:

Internationally renowned expert Professor Chris Pollitt shares his knowledge to aid accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of equine foot problems. The Illustrated Horse’s Foot presents 1,000 of the highest quality images from the author’s collection, including many 2D reconstructions of MRI and CT data. Building on the success of Professor Pollitt’s Color Atlas of the Horse’s Foot, this illustrated text augments a unique photographic collection with accompanying text offering information on clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis in a templated format for quick and clear access.

The Illustrated Horse’s Foot comprehensively covers a wide range of equine foot conditions and includes access to an ancillary website presenting not only a generous image bank but video clips and 3D images of MRI and CT data. It is an essential guide for all equine veterinarians and farriers..

Features:

• Comprehensive coverage addresses a wide range of equine foot conditions. 
• A unique collection of MIMICs provides beautifully detailed anatomical hoof images.
• 284 high-quality images show conditions of the equine foot, including many 2-D reconstructions of MRI and CT data.
• Step-by-step case histories follow equine patients from initial presentation through diagnosis to treatment and outcome.
• A convenient, templated format provides quick access to clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
• Expert author Chris Pollitt is a pioneer in the use of advanced radiographic, CT, and MRI technology for imaging equine foot and laminitis problems to facilitate accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
• A companion website located at pollitthorsesfoot.com located at pollitthorsesfoot.com includes video clips of equine foot cases.

Table Of Contents:

SECTION I: Foot Structure and Function
1. The Hoof
2. The Hoof Capsule
3. The Dermis
4. The MIMICS Anatomical Models
5. Planar Anatomy
6. The Suspensory Apparatus of the Distal Phalanx
7. The Circulatory System
8. Histology
9. Electron Microscopy
10. Bones
11. Joints
12. Radiography of the Foot
13. The Palmar Digital Nerve
SECTION II: Conditions of the Foot
14. Laminitis
15. Navicular Disease
16. Midline Toe Cracks
17. Seedy Toe (‘White Line Disease’)
18. Ossification of the Ungular Cartilages
19. Coronary Band Injury
20. Infected Nail Holes