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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING OF THE EQUINE FOOT

1993; Wiley; Volume: 34; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/j.1740-8261.1993.tb02029.x

1740-8261

Jean‐Marie Denoix, Nathalie Crevier, Bernard Roger, Jean‐François Lebas,

Veterinary Orthopedics and Neurology

The purpose of this study was to assess the ability of magnetic resonance imaging to depict abnormalities of the equine foot. MRI was performed on isolated limbs which had lesions of the foot. These images were made in 3 perpendicular planes (sagittal, transverse and frontal) using a T1 weighted sequence and were 5mm thick. Images accurately depicted normal and pathologic structures in the foot and proved to be very precise for documenting degenerative joint disease, navicular disease and laminitis lesions. This preliminary study demonstrates the considerable potential of MRI in the diagnosis of locomotor problems in the horse.