Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Electromyography helps diagnose motor neuron disease in horses
By Kyles, K W et al.·Published in The Veterinary record·2001·Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Electromyography under caudal epidural anaesthesia as an aid to the diagnosis of equine motor neuron disease.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
In this study, veterinarians used a test called electromyography to help diagnose equine motor neuron disease in a conscious horse that was given a type of anesthesia in its lower back. To confirm the diagnosis, they also took a small sample of muscle for testing. After the horse passed away, a thorough examination was done, which supported the initial diagnosis. This approach helped clarify the horse's condition.
Abstract
Electromyography was used as an aid to the diagnosis of equine motor neuron disease in a conscious horse while it was under caudal epidural anaesthesia. A muscle biopsy was taken to confirm the diagnosis which was then supported by a postmortem examination.
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