• Filter By:
• Specialty
• Source
• Condition
• Cancer
• Infectious Disease
• Drug
• Training
• Management
• Procedure
• Therapy
• Vaccine
• Nutrition
• Country

Postanesthetic Neuropathy/Myopathy in the Nondependent Forelimb in 4 Horses
Abstract: Postanesthetic lameness in the form of myopathy or neuropathy is a well-known complication associated with equine general anesthesia and is most often reported in the dependent limb of horses treated in lateral recumbency. The aim of this case series was to report clinical data of 4 horses treated under general anesthesia in lateral recumbency and that developed postanesthetic neuropathy/myopathy in the nondependent forelimb. With anti-inflammatory and analgesic medical treatment, locomotor problems associated with neuropathy/myopathy resolved after 12–24 hours in all cases. The pathogenesis remains unclear. A ...
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - April 22, 2013 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Maarten Oosterlinck, Stijn Schauvliege, Ann Martens, Frederik Pille Tags: Original Research Source Type: research