Figure 3. Landmarks for the palpation of tarsocrural joint effusion. Blue star represent lateral malleolus, black star calcaneus and red stars usual location of synovial effusion. Lateral view of the tarsus.

Approach to the orthopaedic patient

Taking the patient's history can be one of the most time-consuming and challenging parts of the orthopaedic examination. General questions should be followed by focused questions. The owner should be...