Use of Thermography in Lameness Evaluation
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Thermography is a practical aid in the clinical evaluation of lameness. This modality specifically increases the accuracy of a diagnosis for upper limb lameness by confirming inflammation in palpably sore areas and by showing the area to concentrate further diagnostic testing such as sonography, radiography, or muscle biopsy. Author’s address: Dept. of Clinical and Population Sciences, University of Minnesota, 1365 Gortner Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108. r 1998 AAEP.
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