Articles by Albert Kane

Research Journal: March 2005

By Albert Kane posted on March 1, 2005 | Posted in Education, Lamenesses

A case series of 27 horses with navicular syndrome treated by extracorporeal shock wave therapy was reviewed with comparisons of pre- and post-treatment lameness and radiographic scores. Most horses in the study were Quarter Horses and the median duration of lameness was 12 months. Follow-up was obtained at 6 and 12 months after treatment.

Research Journal: January/February 2005

By Albert Kane posted on January 1, 2005 | Posted in Education

Research Journal: December 2004

The information, ideas and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the United States Department of Agriculture.

By Albert Kane posted on December 1, 2004

This cross-sectional study examined horseshoes, exercise histories and moderate (non-fatal) suspensory injuries as possible risk factors for catastrophic suspensory apparatus failure (SAF) and condylar fracture of the distal canon bone (CDY). Comparisons were made between 108 horses with SAF, 33 with CDY and 160 control horses.

Research Journal: September/October 2004

By Albert Kane posted on September 1, 2004 | Posted in Education

Study In Nebraska, Colorado Examines Outcomes In West Nile Virus Cases.

Research Journal: July/August 2004

By Albert Kane posted on July 1, 2004

This article is an excellent literature review and offers a summary of the two leading theories on the biology of acute laminitis caused by systemic illness. Vascular theory suggests a relationship to altered blood flow. Metabolic theory proposes toxins and enzymes acting at the cellular level are responsible.

Research Journal: May/June 2004

By Albert Kane posted on May 1, 2004

Sidebones (ossification of the collateral cartilages of the foot), although uncommon in warm- and hot-blooded horses, are common in the forefeet of cold-blooded horses including the Finnhorse. This study examined the clinical significance of sidebones in 21 Finnhorses examined by bone scans (nuclear scintigraphy) and radiography.

Research Journal: March 2004

By Albert Kane posted on March 1, 2004 | Posted in Lamenesses

Researchers at Michigan State University characterized the gait changes caused by spavin type lameness in the hock.

Research Journal: January/February 2004

By Albert Kane posted on January 1, 2004 | Posted in Lamenesses

A retrospective study of 25 horses with chronic navicular pain was conducted to evaluate treatment with corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid and amikacin injected into the navicular bursa.

Research Journal: May/June 2003

By Albert Kane posted on December 1, 2003 | Posted in Anatomy, Lamenesses

This experimental study examined the effects of dorso-palmar and medio-lateral hoof imbalance on intra-articular pressure and fluid distribution in the coffin joint. Cadaver limbs were loaded in a hydraulic press to simulate vertical forces generated by standing and walking.

Research Journal

By Albert Kane posted on December 1, 2003

Source: Albert J. Kane, DVM, MPVM, PhD

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