It's Your Case - 13yo Warmblood Gelding with chronic lameness

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In the next instalment of It's Your Case, we take a look at an equine case of a 13 year old Warmblood Gelding with chronic, intermittent low grade right fore limb lameness. Equine radiologist, Dr Lucy Meehan interprets the images and shares her findings and next steps for this patient.

Part one...

VetCT radiologist, Dr Lucy Meehan shares her findings from the images to see if any of the findings suggest a cause for the right fore limb lameness.

Watch part one of the video explanation below, where we dive into the fascinating process of interpreting the images together. This collaborative exploration will help you understand the nuances of the findings and how they relate to the horse's condition. For those who are eager to delve deeper into the specifics, we highly recommend viewing the full case report here, which provides a comprehensive breakdown of the findings. To further investigate the underlying causes of the lameness, an MRI scan was conducted, offering a more detailed view of the affected area. The insights and conclusions drawn from this advanced imaging technique are thoroughly discussed in part two of our video series, providing a clearer picture of the horse's health and the steps needed for its care.

Part two...

In part two of the video explanation, which you can watch below, Dr. Lucy Meehan delves into the detailed findings from the MRI scan, offering a thorough analysis of the images. She explains how these findings contribute to understanding the underlying issues causing the lameness in the horse's right forelimb. Dr. Meehan also provides an insightful prognosis for this patient, discussing potential treatment options and expected outcomes. For those interested in a deeper dive into the specifics, you can view the comprehensive case report for the MRI scan here, which includes detailed images and interpretations that further illuminate the path to recovery for this equine patient.

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