The exploration of a horse with a neurological disorder should include a review of its history, a complete general physical examination and additional technical assistance. The neurological examination should determine the presence of injury / s in the nervous system and its location (anatomical diagnosis) to be always necessary to proceed in an orderly and complete. It should also be formulated differential diagnosis, treatment plan and prognosis.

The differential diagnosis will be based on the anatomical diagnosis and evaluation of signs and medical history. The five groups of lesions are: malformation, inflammation, neoplasia, degeneration and trauma. The distribution of lesions that occur in certain diseases can often lead to a presumptive diagnosis. The most comprehensive assessment of patients with complementary techniques to determine the cause or confirm the diagnosis depends on the differential diagnosis anatomical we have imposed.

The results of the neurologic examination should always be written down or recorded and never try to be remembered for later evaluated and that subtle changes can alter the prognosis and course of treatment.

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