title: Radiologic evaluation of the horse relevant to purchase.
abstract: Adequate radiographic evaluation of the horse relevant to purchase examination requires the successful integration of technique, interpretation, and reporting. A thorough knowledge of lameness and disease can be masked by incorrect interpretation resulting from poor-quality films or an incomplete examination. Thus, care must be taken to produce an adequate number of high-quality films on which to base a report, which allows you to describe changes that are present. This information, coupled with your physical examination, other laboratory data, and the knowledge of the expressed use of the horse will allow you to advise prospective owners on the decision that they will ultimately make.
authors.affiliation: Poulos Veterinary Imaging, Davis, California.
authors.forename: P W
authors.initials: PW
authors.lastname: Poulos
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005121:Extremities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006724:Hoof and Claw / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006736:Horses / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D011859:Radiography / Q000592:standards / Q000662:veterinary*; D012149:Restraint, Physical / Q000662:veterinary; D014962:X-Ray Film / Q000592:standards / Q000662:veterinary*