{"product_id":"equine-laminitis-isbn-9781119944713","title":"Equine Laminitis","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first book dedicated to this common, serious, and complex equine disease, \u003ci\u003eEquine Laminitis\u003c\/i\u003e is the gold-standard reference to the latest information on every aspect of the disease and its treatment.  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides the first book devoted specifically to equine laminitis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the current state of knowledge on all aspects of the disease, including its history, relevant anatomical considerations, pathophysiology, the diagnostic workup, and clinical treatment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents 50 chapters written by leading international experts, under the editorship of the foremost authority on equine laminitis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a thorough understanding of this common affliction, grounded in the scientific literature\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes effective prevention and treatment plans\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContributors vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbbreviations xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Overview: From Basic Research to Caring for the Laminitis Patient\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Historical Perspective on Equine Laminitis 3\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDonald M. Walsh and Teresa A. Burns\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Laminitis: An Overview 11\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJames K. Belknap\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Anatomy and Function of the Equine Digit 13\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eA.H. Parks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Lamellar Function at the Cellular Level 22\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eChristopher C. Pollitt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Digital Biomechanics Relevant to Laminitis 39\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJonathan Merritt, Helen Davies and Andrew H. Parks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Pathophysiology of Laminitis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Overview 51\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJames K. Belknap\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Experimental Models of Laminitis: Starch Overload 54\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSusan C. Eades\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Experimental Models of Laminitis: Oligofructose Overload 59\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eChristopher C. Pollitt and Gabriel J. Milinovich\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Experimental Models of Laminitis: Black Walnut Extract 64\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJohn F. Peroni\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Experimental Models of Laminitis: Hyperinsulinemia 68\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eCatherine McGowan and Janet Patterson-Kane\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Hemodynamic Events in Laminitis 75\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJohn F. Peroni, Susan C. Eades and Simon R. Bailey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 The Role of Thrombosis and Coagulation in Equine Laminitis 82\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSimon R. Bailey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Leukocytes and Inflammatory Signaling in Laminitis: Leukocytes 91\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRafael R. Faleiros and James K. Belknap\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Leukocytes and Inflammatory Signaling in Laminitis: Inflammatory Signaling 102\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eBritta Leise\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Role of Proteases in Laminitis 115\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSamuel J. Black, Le Wang, Erica Pawlak, Fengqiu Zhang, John Loftus and Dominique Alfandari\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Endocrine and Metabolic Dysregulation in Laminitis: Role of Pituitary Dysfunction 134\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePhilip J. Johnson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Endocrine and Metabolic Dysregulation in Laminitis: Role of Corticosteroids 141\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePhilip J. Johnson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Metabolic Syndrome in Humans and Horses: The Relationship Between Obesity and Insulin Resistance 149\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTeresa A. Burns and Ramiro E. Toribio\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Dysregulation of the Lamellar Basal Epithelial Cell in Laminitis: Role of the Cytoskeleton and Cell Junctions 167\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eChristopher C. Pollitt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Structural Dynamics of Displacement of the Distal Phalanx 176\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAndrew H. Parks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Clinical Presentation of Equine Laminitis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 General Clinical Aspects of the Laminitis Case 183\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAndrew van Eps\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Sepsis-Related Laminitis 191\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSusan C. Eades\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Laminitis in Equine Metabolic Syndrome 196\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAndy E. Durham\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Laminitis in Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction 204\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePhilip J. Johnson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Supporting Limb Laminitis 210\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eGary M. Baxter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Diagnostic Evaluation of Equine Laminitis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Detailed Physical Examination for Laminitis 217\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRichard A. Mansmann and Hans H. Castelijns\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 Diagnostic Imaging 226\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAndrew H. Parks and James K. Belknap\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 The Digital Venogram 240\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAmy Rucker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29 Endocrine and Metabolic Evaluation in Horses with Laminitis 252\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRamiro E. Toribio and Teresa A. Burns\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Medical Treatment of the Laminitic Patient\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30 General Supportive Care for the Laminitis Case 269\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAndrea E. Floyd and Debra R. Taylor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31 Common Therapies: Anti-Inflammatory Therapy 277\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThomas J. Divers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32 Vasoactive Drug Therapy 284\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSimon R. Bailey and Susan C. Eades\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33 Analgesia 291\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eBernd Driessen and Laura Zarucco\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e34 Digital Hypothermia 306\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAndrew W. van Eps and Christopher C. Pollitt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e35 Equine Sepsis 316\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSamuel D. Hurcombe and Susan J. Holcombe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e36 Equine Metabolic Syndrome 329\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAndy E. Durham\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e37 Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction 334\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDianne Mcfarlane, Philip J. Johnson and Harold C. Schott, II\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: Treatment of Laminitis: Digital Support and Stabilization of the Distal Phalanx\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e38 Therapeutic Shoes: Application of Principles 343\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eStephen E. O’Grady\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e39 Solear Support Techniques 354\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRaul J. Bras\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e40 Approaching Digital Management Prior to Displacement of the Distal Phalanx 360\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRandy B. Eggleston\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e41 Hoof Care Management of Horses with Displacement of the Distal Phalanx 364\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAndrew H. Parks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 7: Treatment of the Laminitis Case\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e42 The Use of Casts in Equine Laminitis 377\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJames K. Belknap and Raul J. Bras\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e43 Deep Digital Flexor Tenotomy 382\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eR. Wayne Waguespack, Jr\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e44 Dorsal Hoof Wall Techniques 391\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAmy Rucker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e45 Complications of Laminitis 402\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRobert J. Hunt and James K. Belknap\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 8: Management of Chronic Laminitis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e46 Management Changes in the Laminitis Case 413\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAndrew Van Eps, Robert J. Hunt, James K. Belknap and Jeff Ridley\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 9: Prevention of Laminitis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e47 Overview of Laminitis Prevention 423\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJames K. Belknap and Andy E. Durham\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e48 Prevention of Supporting Limb Laminitis 427\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eHarry J. Markwell and Gary M. Baxter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e49 Prevention of Sepsis-Related Laminitis 432\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSamuel D. Hurcombe and Susan J. Holcombe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e50 Nutritional Management for Avoidance of Pasture-Associated Laminitis 436\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePat Harris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 442\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 445\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"There is no comparable book in this field. As the first comprehensive book on equine laminitis, this will set the standard for years to come. Students, veterinary practitioners, and researchers will all find parts of it useful for their levels of expertise and experience...Anyone aspiring to equine practice will need to read and understand the various aspects of laminitis this book presents, or be forced to find the same information in widely-disparate sources. This book is, by far, the easiest method to comprehensively study this subject.\" (\u003ci\u003eDoody Enterprises\u003c\/i\u003e  31\/03\/2017) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames K. Belknap\u003c\/b\u003e, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVS, is Professor of Equine Surgery in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, USA.  He runs a research laboratory studying the pathophysiology of equine laminitis, and works closely with the Certified Journeyman Farrier, Todd Adams, on podiatry cases including equine laminitis cases.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe first book dedicated to this common, serious, and complex equine disease, \u003ci\u003eEquine Laminitis\u003c\/i\u003e is the gold-standard reference to the latest information on every aspect of the disease and its treatment.  Offering a comprehensive, evidence-based knowledge of the disease and therapies from over 30 experts from around the world, the book describes the current understanding of the pathophysiology of the three primary causes of laminitis, the biomechanical principles behind displacement of the distal phalanx, and thoroughly discusses the diagnosis and therapeutic management of the different types of laminitis cases.  It presents an overview of options for foot management of different types of displacement, with discussions on making decisions on adjusting therapies in the long term case and both anticipating and managing complications if they occur.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis state-of-the-art reference promotes a complete understanding of laminitis, and aids in developing effective prevention and treatment strategies.  \u003ci\u003eEquine Laminitis\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource for the approach to a laminitis case and an invaluable tool for clinicians, including equine veterinarians, specialists, and farriers, and researchers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides the first book devoted specifically to equine laminitis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the current state of knowledge on all aspects of the disease, including its history, relevant anatomical considerations, pathophysiology, the diagnostic workup, and clinical treatment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents 50 chapters written by leading international experts, under the editorship of the foremost authority on equine laminitis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a thorough understanding of this common affliction, grounded in the scientific literature\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes effective prevention and treatment plans\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989151793381,"sku":"NP9781119944713","price":174.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119944713.jpg?v=1761783006","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/equine-laminitis-isbn-9781119944713","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}