Evidence-based lameness detection and quantification.
Abstract: Kinematic and kinetic gait analysis potentially offers veterinarians an objective method of determining equine limb lameness. Subjective analyses have been shown to be somewhat flawed, and there does not seem to be a high degree of intraobserver agreement when evaluating individual horses. In addition, recognition of the compensatory effects of primary lameness may be helpful for the practicing equine veterinarian.
Publication Date: 2007-07-10 PubMed ID: 17616320DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2007.04.008Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article examines the potential of kinematic and kinetic gait analysis to provide an objective method for identifying and measuring lameness in horses, challenging the reliability of subjective analyses which have been revealed as somewhat flawed.
Objective of the Study
- The main aim of this study is to explore and evaluate the effectiveness of kinetic and kinematic gait analysis as an accurate, consistent, and objective method for diagnosing and quantifying lameness in horses.
Problems with Subjective Analyses
- The researchers state that subjective analyses of equine lameness, which are based largely on a visual inspection, have been found to be flawed and inconsistent. They argue that these methods often yield varying results due to differences in individual interpretations and can also miss subtle signs of lameness.
- They specifically highlight the lack of ‘intraobserver agreement’ in subjective analyses as a significant issue. This means that the same observer might not have a high degree of consistency when evaluating different horses or even the same horse at different times.
Advantages of Kinematic and Kinetic Gait Analysis
- The authors propose that kinematic and kinetic gait analysis could provide a solution to the subjectivity and inconsistency issues found in traditional methods. By analyzing the mechanics of a horse’s movements, these methods offer a scientifically-based and therefore more reliable way of diagnosing lameness.
- The researchers point out the potential of such analysis methods to identify the compensatory effects of primary lameness in equines. This refers to secondary changes in a horse’s gait or posture that occur in response to primary lameness in one of the limbs. Being able to recognize these compensatory effects can be helpful in accurately diagnosing and treating the primary lameness.
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APA
Keegan KG.
(2007).
Evidence-based lameness detection and quantification.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 23(2), 403-423.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2007.04.008 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, USA. keegank@missouri.edu
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Gait / physiology
- Horse Diseases
- Horses
- Lameness, Animal / classification
- Lameness, Animal / diagnosis
- Observer Variation
- Severity of Illness Index
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