Radiographic interpretation of normal skeletal variations and pseudolesions in the equine foot.
Effective radiographic interpretation requires a veterinarian who is knowledgeable of equine limb anatomy and the various principles that affect the resulting image. The normal and its variations must be recognized and understood before the abnormal can be confidently identified as pathologic. Proper patient positioning and sound radiographic technique are mandatory if reliable diagnostic radiographs are to be produced. This review emphasizes equine foot radiographic variations of normal and pseudolesions that occur with commonly used radiographic views performed in equine practice.
Becht
J L
JL
Department of Radiological Health Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Veterinary Teaching Hospitals, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
Park
R D
RD
Kraft
S L
SL
Steyn
P F
PF
Wrigley
R H
RH
D000818:Animals; D005529:Foot Bones / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary*; D006724:Hoof and Claw / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006736:Horses / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D011859:Radiography; D012716:Sesamoid Bones / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging