Diagnostic Imaging and Lameness Treatment Worksheet

What type of diagnostic imaging is most useful for getting information about bones?

• Ultrasound

• Radiographs (X-rays)

• Bone Scans

• MRI Scans

What is ultrasound most useful for imaging?

• Deep bony structures

• Soft tissue

• Entire horse at once

• Fractures

According to the text, what is often the most important treatment for lameness?

• Medication

• Rest

• Shoeing changes

• Supplements

What is one of the main goals of new treatments for lameness?

• To mask the pain

• To halt damage and encourage repair

• To avoid rest

• To replace traditional methods completely

What is the ultimate most effective treatment for any lameness problem based on?

• The owner's preference

• The most specific diagnosis

• The veterinarian's experience alone

• The cost of treatment

In a gait analysis, what do veterinarians look for?

• The horse's breed

• Changes in the normal gait

• The owner's riding ability

• The horse's color

What does "Down on Sound" refer to?

• The horse lying down due to lameness

• The horse's head going down when the sound limb contacts the ground

• The horse making a sound when lame

• A specific diagnosis of lameness

What is "Hip Hike"?

• A training technique

• Vertical displacement of the tuber coxae during trotting, indicating lameness

• A type of jump

• A breed of horse

How does lunging typically affect lameness?

• Exacerbates hind limb lameness

• Masks forelimb lameness

What is a Roman Nose?

• A type of bridle

• A rounded or convex shape of the bridge of the nose

• A specific breed of horse

• A type of facial marking