Diagnostic procedure for the verification of an assumed backproblem in thehorse

Horses with on assumed backproblem should be examined according to a certai n diagnostic procedure. Anamnesis, adspectation and most importantly palpat ion ore the essential steps towards the secure diagnosis oi a backproblem. Only reproducable and painful reactions or behavior con comment as clearly positive palpatory indications. Furthermore, since a chronic hindlimblamene ss con cause secundary painful backproblems, it is indispensible to examine the hindlimb with regard to a possible lameness. Otherwise, wrong diagnose s are likely.