Fact or fiction: what can diagnostic anaesthesia really tell us?

摘要: Diagnostic anaesthesia is a key part of lameness investigation but aberrant results are often seen, which can be confusing. An appreciation both the strengths and limitations diagnostic analgesia essential. Anatomically complex regions, such at distal limb, carpus tarsus, particularly challenging. Clinical experience good anatomical knowledge beneficial, as an relevant research. This article explores subjectivity on block-by-block basis, including review peer reviewed literature, with view to managing owner expectations.