Equine Thermography – Pelvic Region animalinfraredimaging.com 3-18-2014
Performance Horse LamenessRecently we have been given the opportunity to help a beautiful Quarter Horse used by the Double Dan Horsemanship at the Washington State Horse Expo in Ridgefield, WA. Our patient was an 8 years old stallion with a sweet nature, called Shiner. Shiner has been plagued by lameness and exhibiting a variety of peculiar symptoms, causing his kind owner Ms. Jessica to be concerned.
Upon meeting Shiner, we found out that he has a hung pelvis and that he was always leading with his front right. Moreover, Shiner would often drag his end almost to the point of tying up and then he would suddenly urinate or defecate. After that, he would resume his pace but never to the fullest.
The full body scan taken by our medical grade thermal imaging camera revealed several areas that lead to Shiner’s lameness. For example, thermography showed that Shiner was experiencing severe pain as indicated by a diffused inflammation (…especially in the area metacarpophalangeal joint) of his front left leg. This was also the cause of Shiner always leading with his right. Moreover, thermal imaging also displayed a significant focal inflammation in his cranial elbow joint (left).
Other significant findings were Shiner’s hypothermia in the area of his sciatic groove, as it could be an indication of pelvic dysfunction possibly leading to neuropathy. Also, a hypothermia in the rightparalumbar region was pointing to secondary spinal inflammation potentially giving rise to vascular or nerve dysfunction. Lastly, further investigation of Shiner’s spine was recommended in light of a focal inflammation in the thoracic region.
After presenting our thermography findings to the owners, we were very pleased to learn about their feedback and satisfaction. The thermal scans aligned perfectly with Shiner’s problems. The vet and osteopath were very thrilled to have a painted picture with such accuracy and correspondence, ultimately confirming their diagnosis.
Thank you Ms. Jessica and Double Dan Horsemanship for the opportunity to help Shiner and to work on this very interesting case!
Upon meeting Shiner, we found out that he has a hung pelvis and that he was always leading with his front right. Moreover, Shiner would often drag his end almost to the point of tying up and then he would suddenly urinate or defecate. After that, he would resume his pace but never to the fullest.
The full body scan taken by our medical grade thermal imaging camera revealed several areas that lead to Shiner’s lameness. For example, thermography showed that Shiner was experiencing severe pain as indicated by a diffused inflammation (…especially in the area metacarpophalangeal joint) of his front left leg. This was also the cause of Shiner always leading with his right. Moreover, thermal imaging also displayed a significant focal inflammation in his cranial elbow joint (left).
Other significant findings were Shiner’s hypothermia in the area of his sciatic groove, as it could be an indication of pelvic dysfunction possibly leading to neuropathy. Also, a hypothermia in the rightparalumbar region was pointing to secondary spinal inflammation potentially giving rise to vascular or nerve dysfunction. Lastly, further investigation of Shiner’s spine was recommended in light of a focal inflammation in the thoracic region.
After presenting our thermography findings to the owners, we were very pleased to learn about their feedback and satisfaction. The thermal scans aligned perfectly with Shiner’s problems. The vet and osteopath were very thrilled to have a painted picture with such accuracy and correspondence, ultimately confirming their diagnosis.
Thank you Ms. Jessica and Double Dan Horsemanship for the opportunity to help Shiner and to work on this very interesting case!
