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Electrical nerve stimulation for the management of equine trigeminal mediated headshaking.

Authors :
Pickles, K. J.
Source :
Equine Veterinary Education. Mar2019, Vol. 31 Issue 3, p147-149. 3p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

The article discusses the therapeutic use of electrical neural stimulation for the treatment of trigeminal-mediated headshaking (TMHS) in horses. It mentions neuropathic pain in trigeminal nerve acts as an aetiology of TMHS. Topics include the literature review of TMHS in horses, the use of electrotherapy for pain management, and the use of neurostimulation device EquiPENS.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09577734
Volume :
31
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Equine Veterinary Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
134552692
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.12800