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radial paralysis

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noun

  1. vet science paralysis of a forelimb as a result of loss of function of the radial nerve, usually following traumatic injury

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Etiology and Occurrence.—Nothing definite is known about the cause of some forms of radial paralysis.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor

Treatment.—When incomplete radial paralysis exists, little needs be done except to allow the subject moderate exercise and to provide for its comfort.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor

The leg is flexed as in complete radial paralysis, or fracture of the ulna.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.

Symptomatology.—The position assumed by a horse suffering from a transverse fracture of the ulna, is similar to that in radial paralysis.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor

Differential Diagnosis.—In making examination of these cases, one can exclude fracture by absence of crepitation and usually, also, swelling is absent in radial paralysis.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor

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