Diagnostic imaging of the equine tarsal region using radiography and ultrasonography. Part 2: bony disorders

Vet J. 2009 Feb;179(2):188-96. doi: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2007.08.025. Epub 2007 Oct 15.

Abstract

This is the second part of a two-part review of the structures and disorders of the equine tarsus. In this part the bones of the tarsal region are considered and the technical aspects of taking radiographic, ultrasonographic and scintigraphic images of the different lesions are addressed. The diagnostic use of arthroscopy, computed tomography and magnetic resonance are discussed. In current clinical practice the most frequently used combination to arrive at a diagnosis is still radiography and ultrasonography.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Arthroscopy / methods
  • Arthroscopy / veterinary
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Horse Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Horses
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / veterinary
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Tarsus, Animal / anatomy & histology
  • Tarsus, Animal / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / veterinary
  • Ultrasonography