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BMC veterinary research2018; 14(1); 151; doi: 10.1186/s12917-018-1462-8

Assessment of static posturography and pedobarography for the detection of unilateral forelimb lameness in ponies.

Abstract: Static posturography and pedobarography are based on the detection of postural imbalance and, consequently, the pressure redistribution between limbs in lame subjects. These techniques have proven to be useful for the detection of lameness in humans and dogs. The main objective of this study was to test the suitability of static posturography and pedobarography in diagnosing lameness in ponies. A pressure platform was used to obtain postural data (statokinesiograms, mean X and Y, length, LFS ratio, and mean velocity) from 10 sound ponies and 7 ponies with unilateral forelimb lameness. Static pedobarographic data (pressure distribution, mean pressure, and peak pressure) were also collected and compared with force plate data (peak vertical force and vertical impulse) obtained from the same animals at the walk. Results: Significant differences were seen between lame and sound ponies for almost all evaluated parameters. With this sample size, differences between lame and sound limbs/groups were detected with a statistical power of 90%, except for mean X and Y. Conclusions: Static posturography and pedobarography provide a complementary approach for lameness detection in equids.
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Publication Date: 2018-05-02 PubMed ID: 29716596PubMed Central: PMC5930758DOI: 10.1186/s12917-018-1462-8Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research article focuses on testing techniques known as static posturography and pedobarography in identifying limping or lameness in ponies. It also compares the data collected from these techniques to the results fetched from the traditional force plate.

Objective of the Study

  • The main objective of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of static posturography and pedobarography in diagnosing forelimb lameness in ponies.

Methodology

  • For the study, a pressure platform was used to gather postural data from both healthy and lame ponies.
  • A total of 10 healthy ponies and 7 ponies with observable unilateral forelimb lameness were used in this study.
  • This postural data encompassed statokinesiograms, mean X and Y, length, LFS ratio, and mean velocity.
  • Static pedobarographic data, including pressure distribution, mean pressure, and peak pressure were also collected and compared against the force plate data.
  • The force plate data involved peak vertical force and vertical impulse obtained from the same animals under study as the walk.

Results

  • The study results revealed significant differences between the lame and healthy ponies for almost all evaluated parameters.
  • With the given sample size, differences between the lame and healthy limbs/groups were identified with a statistical power of 90%, excluding for mean X and Y.

Conclusions

  • The research concluded that static posturography and pedobarography present a complementary approach for detecting lameness in equids (horse family).
  • This is essential as early detection of lameness helps in implementing appropriate treatment strategies, improving the wellbeing and performance of the affected animals.

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APA
Pitti L, Oosterlinck M, Díaz-Bertrana ML, Carrillo JM, Rubio M, Sopena J, Santana A, Vilar JM. (2018). Assessment of static posturography and pedobarography for the detection of unilateral forelimb lameness in ponies. BMC Vet Res, 14(1), 151. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-018-1462-8

Publication

BMC veterinary research
ISSN: 1746-6148
NlmUniqueID: 101249759
Country: England
Language: English
Volume: 14
Issue: 1
Pages: 151
PII: 151

Researcher Affiliations

Pitti, Lidia
  • Departamento de Patología Animal, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.
Oosterlinck, Maarten
  • Department of Surgery and Anaesthesiology of Domestic Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.
Díaz-Bertrana, Maria L
  • Departamento de Patología Animal, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.
Carrillo, José M
  • Departamento Medicina y Cirugía Animal, Cátedra García Cugat, Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera, Valencia, Spain.
Rubio, Mónica
  • Departamento Medicina y Cirugía Animal, Cátedra García Cugat, Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera, Valencia, Spain.
Sopena, Joaquin
  • Departamento Medicina y Cirugía Animal, Cátedra García Cugat, Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera, Valencia, Spain.
Santana, Angelo
  • Departamento de Matemáticas, Universidad de las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain.
Vilar, José M
  • Departamento de Patología Animal, Instituto Universitario de Investigaciones Biomédicas Y Sanitarias, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arucas, Spain. jose.vilar@ulpgc.es.

MeSH Terms

  • Animals
  • Gait / physiology
  • Horse Diseases / diagnosis
  • Horse Diseases / physiopathology
  • Horses
  • Lameness, Animal / diagnosis
  • Lameness, Animal / physiopathology
  • Locomotion / physiology
  • Posture / physiology
  • Pressure

Conflict of Interest Statement

ETHICS APPROVAL: The research protocol was revised and authorized by the Ethical Committee of Animal Welfare at the Instituto Universitario de Investigaciones Biomédicas y Sanitarias of the Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (IUIBS 27/2017) in compliance with the Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Union. Pony owners were informed of the study and signed consent for participation in the study, including all performed procedures. COMPETING INTERESTS: The authors declare that they have no competing interests. PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations.

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