Equine Thermography in Practice
Termografie je v současné době perspektivně se rozvíjející diagnostická zobrazovací metoda používaná u koní. Při této technice jsou diagnostikovány změny v cirkulaci krve, které se projevují termickými změnami na kůži. Toto vydání publikace pojednává o praktickém využití termografie při poškození muskuloskeletálního systému. V úvodu publikace je čtenář seznámen se zásadami a výhodami této progresivní diagnostické metody a její využití v praxi. Tato metoda si získává své místo také ve spojitosti s rehabilitací a fyzioterapií koní. Proto je tato publikace přínosná nejen pro studenty veterinární medicíny, ale i praktické veterinární lékaře, podkováře, chovatele a trenéry koní .
Autor: M Soroko, Equine Massage, Poland, M Davies Morel, Reader in Animal Reproduction. Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences at Aberystwyth University, UK
| Nakladatel | CABI International |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9781780647876 |
| Vydání | 2016 |
| Vazba | pevná |
| Počet stran | 144 |
Evidence-based and yet very practical, Equine Thermography in Practice discusses how to use the tool in the diagnosis of equine musculoskeletal injuries and what the user can expect to see in normal versus injured horses giving guidelines for best practice. The book builds from basics covering the principles of thermography and then its applications in equine veterinary medicine and the role of the technique regarding the equestrian athlete as well as in rehabilitation.
Extensively illustrated and thoroughly referenced, this book is indispensable to novice and experienced practitioners using the technique, including: equine veterinarians and equine physiotherapists and body work practitioners.
| About the Authors | IX |
| Acknowledgements | XI |
| Glossary | XIII |
| Introduction | XVII |
| 1: Principles of Equine Thermography | 1 |
| 1.1: Thermography | 1 |
| 1.2: Methods for measuring infrared radiation | 2 |
| 1.3: Principles of infrared radiation | 2 |
| 1.4: The thermographic image | 4 |
| 1.5: Thermographic imaging technology | 6 |
| 1.6: Thermography as a diagnostic tool in equine medicine | 7 |
| 1.7: Normal body surface temperature distribution of the horse | 8 |
| 1.7.1: Anatomical structure | 8 |
| 1.7.2: Subcutaneous tissue | 8 |
| 1.7.3: Muscle tissue | 9 |
| 1.7.4: Hair coat | 9 |
| 1.7.5: Season of the year | 10 |
| 2: Fundamentals of Thermographic Examination | 12 |
| 2.1: Procedures for thermographic examination, including the impact of environmental conditions | 12 |
| 2.1.1: Preparing a room for thermographic examination | 12 |
| 2.1.2: Preparing a horse for thermographic examination | 14 |
| 2.1.3: Interview with the horse owner | 17 |
| 2.2: Taking images of the horse | 17 |
| 2.2.1: Thermographic protocol | 18 |
| 2.2.2: Correct positioning of the horse and camera | 18 |
| 2.2.3: Sample thermographic images | 20 |
| 2.2.3.1: Lateral aspect of the horse | 20 |
| 2.2.3.2: Distal forelimbs | 21 |
| 2.2.3.3: Distal hindlimbs | 21 |
| 2.2.3.4: Shoulder area | 23 |
| 2.2.3.5: Croup area | 23 |
| 2.2.3.6: Chest area | 24 |
| 2.2.3.7: Neck area | 24 |
| 2.2.3.8: Head area | 25 |
| 2.2.3.9: Back area | 25 |
| 2.3: Most frequently made errors in thermographic imaging | 26 |
| 3: Interpretation of Thermographic Images and the Normal Superficial Temperature Distribution of the Horse | 27 |
| 3.1: Thermography analysis for veterinary or prophylactic purposes | 27 |
| 3.2: Analysis of symmetry and repeatability of body surface temperature distribution in contralateral body areas of the horse | 27 |
| 3.2.1: Determination of body surface temperature differences between symmetrical body areas or regions of interest (ROIs) | 28 |
| 3.2.2: Determination of body surface temperature along linear ROIs or at specific points on the body surface | 29 |
| 3.2.3: Interpretation of thermograms | 30 |
| 3.2.3.1: Distal forelimbs and hindlimbs | 32 |
| 3.2.3.2: Back area | 35 |
| 3.2.3.3: Shoulder area | 37 |
| 3.2.3.4: Neck area | 38 |
| 3.2.3.5: Head area | 39 |
| 3.2.3.6: Croup area | 39 |
| 3.2.3.7: Chest area | 40 |
| 3.2.4: What should be considered in thermographic image interpretation? | 42 |
| 3.2.5: Thermographic reports | 45 |
| 4: Development of Equine Thermography and its Use in Equestrianism | 47 |
| 4.1: Development of thermography in equine veterinary medicine | 47 |
| 4.2: Use of thermography in equestrianism | 52 |
| 4.2.1: Use of thermography to monitor horse welfare | 52 |
| 4.2.2: Use of thermography to assess saddle fit | 54 |
| 4.2.3: Use of thermography to assess hoof function | 55 |
| 4.3: Use of thermography to assess racing performance | 57 |
| 5: Use of Thermography in Physiotherapy | 59 |
| 5.1: Thermography applications in equine physiotherapy | 59 |
| 5.2: Manual assessment of the horse | 61 |
| 5.2.1: Head area | 62 |
| 5.2.1.1: Skeletal system | 62 |
| 5.2.1.2: Muscular system | 63 |
| 5.2.1.3: Indicators of a problem | 63 |
| 5.2.1.4: Manual and visual assessment of the head 64 | 64 |
| 5.2.2: Neck area | 64 |
| 5.2.2.1: Skeletal system | 65 |
| 5.2.2.2: Muscular system | 64 |
| 5.2.2.3: Indicators of a problem | 65 |
| 5.2.2.4: Manual and visual assessment of the neck | 65 |
| 5.2.3: Forelimb area | 65 |
| 5.2.3.1: Skeletal system | 65 |
| 5.2.3.2: Muscular system | 66 |
| 5.2.3.3: Indicators of a problem | 66 |
| 5.2.3.4: Manual and visual assessment of the forelimb | 67 |
| 5.2.4: Back area | 67 |
| 5.2.4.1: Skeletal system | 67 |
| 5.2.4.2: Muscular system | 68 |
| 5.2.4.3: Indicators of a problem | 68 |
| 5.2.4.4: Manual and visual assessment of the back | 69 |
| 5.2.5: Hindlimb area | 69 |
| 5.2.5.1: Skeletal system | 69 |
| 5.2.5.2: Muscular system | 69 |
| 5.2.5.3: Indicators of a problem | 71 |
| 5.2.5.4: Manual and visual assessment of the hindlimb | 71 |
| 5.3: Muscle function | 71 |
| 5.3.1: Linked muscle function | 71 |
| 5.3.2: Antagonistic muscle function | 76 |
| 5.3.3: Diagonal limb muscle function | 79 |
| 5.4: Dysfunction of the musculoskeletal system: summary | 83 |
| 6: Recommendations for Thermography Application | 85 |
| References | 87 |
| Appendix 1: Equine Thermographic Examination Questionnaire | 93 |
| Index | 95 |