Objective evaluation of the response to perineural analgesia of the deep branch of the lateral plantar nerve and intra-articular analgesia of the tarsometatarsal joint in horses with suspected proximal metatarsal pain using body-mounted inertial sensors

Perineural analgesia of the deep branch of the lateral plantar nerve (DBLPN block) and intra-articular analgesia of the tarsometatarsal joint (TMT block) are commonly used to differentiate pain originating from the distal tarsal and the proximal metatarsal areas in horses. However, both analgesic techniques have recently been subjected to close scrutiny, with questions raised as to their efficacy. The purpose of this study is to undertake an objective assessment of the effect of both diagnostic analgesia techniques on hindlimb lameness using a body-mounted inertial sensor system (Lameness Locator; Equinosis LLC, Columbia, MO).
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research