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Animals : an open access journal from MDPI2021; 11(2); 422; doi: 10.3390/ani11020422

Equine Cervical Pain and Dysfunction: Pathology, Diagnosis and Treatment.

Abstract: Interest in the cervical spine as a cause of pain or dysfunction is increasingly becoming the focus of many equine practitioners. Many affected horses are presented for poor performance, while others will present with dramatic, sometimes dangerous behavior. Understanding and distinguishing the different types of neck pain is a starting point to comprehending how the clinical presentations can vary so greatly. There are many steps needed to systematically evaluate the various tissues of the cervical spine to determine which components are contributing to cervical pain and dysfunction. Osseous structures, soft tissues and the central and the peripheral nervous system may all play a role in these various clinical presentations. After completing the clinical evaluation, several imaging modalities may be implemented to help determine the underlying pathologic processes. There are multiple treatment options available and each must be carefully chosen for an individual horse. Provided is a synopsis of the current knowledge as to different disease processes that can result in cervical pain and dysfunction, diagnostic approaches and treatment strategies. Improving the knowledge in these areas will ideally help to return horses to a state of well-being that can be maintained over time and through the rigors of their job or athletic endeavors.
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Publication Date: 2021-02-06 PubMed ID: 33562089PubMed Central: PMC7915466DOI: 10.3390/ani11020422Google Scholar: Lookup
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This study investigates the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of neck pain and dysfunction in horses. It discusses equine practitioners’ increased focus on the cervical spine, the varying clinical presentations of neck pain in horses, and the different factors contributing to it. It also talks about the use of imaging technologies in the diagnosis, and the various treatment options available.

Objective of the Research

  • The primary goal of this research is to broaden the understanding of cervical pain and dysfunction in horses. The study focuses on the varied clinical presentations, the contributing factors, and the different ways to diagnose and treat it.

Understanding and Differentiating Neck Pain for Diagnosis

  • The study notes that understanding and distinguishing the different types of neck pain in horses is crucial as the manifestations can vary significantly.
  • Horses enduring this condition may display signs of poor performance or present with dramatic, sometimes dangerous behavior.
  • In diagnosing the condition, several structures and tissues, including the osseous structures, soft tissues, and both the central and the peripheral nervous systems need to be evaluated systematically to determine their contribution to the problem.

Use of Imaging Techniques

  • After the completion of the clinical evaluation, imaging modalities such as radiography, ultrasound or MRI might be implemented.
  • These tools can help identify the underlying pathological processes contributing to cervical pain and dysfunction in horses.

Available Treatment Options

  • Various treatment options exist, and the study emphasizes the importance of selecting the most suitable one for individual horses considering the nature and severity of their condition.
  • The study does not provide an exhaustive list of these treatments, but the choice usually revolves around pain relief, physiological restoration, and preventive measures.

Significance of the Study

  • The study highlights the integral role of enhancing knowledge about equine cervical pain and dysfunction.
  • This includes understanding the disease processes, diagnostic approaches, and treatment strategies which can help return horses to a state of well-being and maintain their health and performance capacity in the long term.

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Story MR, Haussler KK, Nout-Lomas YS, Aboellail TA, Kawcak CE, Barrett MF, Frisbie DD, McIlwraith CW. (2021). Equine Cervical Pain and Dysfunction: Pathology, Diagnosis and Treatment. Animals (Basel), 11(2), 422. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11020422

Publication

Animals : an open access journal from MDPI
ISSN: 2076-2615
NlmUniqueID: 101635614
Country: Switzerland
Language: English
Volume: 11
Issue: 2
PII: 422

Researcher Affiliations

Story, Melinda R
  • Orthopaedic Research Center, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA.
Haussler, Kevin K
  • Orthopaedic Research Center, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA.
Nout-Lomas, Yvette S
  • Orthopaedic Research Center, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA.
Aboellail, Tawfik A
  • Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL), Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA.
Kawcak, Christopher E
  • Orthopaedic Research Center, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA.
Barrett, Myra F
  • Orthopaedic Research Center, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA.
  • Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA.
Frisbie, David D
  • Orthopaedic Research Center, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA.
McIlwraith, C Wayne
  • Orthopaedic Research Center, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA.

Grant Funding

  • No grant number / Dr. Story is supported by the Leslie Malone Presidential Chair in Equine Sports Medicine

Conflict of Interest Statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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