A Guide to Equine Joint Injection and Regional Anesthesia

 Equine Joint Injection & Regional Anesthesia

This practical veterinary manual by William Moyer and John Schumacher provides detailed guidance on equine joint injections and regional diagnostic anesthesia. The expanded 2007 edition covers injection techniques at more than 15 anatomical sites, along with nerve blocks for the forelimbs, hindlimbs, and other regions. It supports veterinarians in performing diagnostic procedures, evaluating lameness, and understanding potential complications.

Key Features:

• Covers the principles and clinical uses of equine joint injections.
• Explains site preparation, horse handling, and general injection techniques.
• Provides detailed guidance for injections at more than 15 anatomical sites.
• Includes techniques for joints, bursae, and digital synovial structures.
• Covers injections involving the back, mandible, hip, and sacroiliac joint.
• Explains regional diagnostic anesthesia and nerve-block techniques.
• Details forelimb nerve blocks for equine lameness investigations.
• Covers hindlimb nerve blocks and additional regional techniques.
• Discusses injection strategies, complications, and procedural considerations.
• Serves as a practical reference for equine veterinarians and practitioners.