Magnetic resonance imaging for the diagnosis of stress fractures in a horse.
In humans, magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is the method of choice for the diagnosis of stress fractures. In this paper, bilateral stress fracture of the lateral condyle of the third metacarpal bone in a French trotter is described. Results of the radiographic, MR imaging, and histologic examinations are presented, with a focus on the MR signal abnormalities found. Based on this patient, the potential use of MR imaging for the diagnosis of stress fractures in horses is discussed.
Tapprest
Jackie
J
UMR-INRA Biomécanique et pathologie locomotrice du cheval, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort, CIRALE, Goustranville 14430, France.
Audigie
Fabrice
F
Radier
Catherine
C
Anglade
Marie-Christine
MC
Voisin
Marie-Catherine
MC
Foucher
Nathalie
N
Collobert-Laugier
Claire
C
Mathieu
Didier
D
Denoix
Jean-Marie
JM
D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D015775:Fractures, Stress / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D006736:Horses / Q000293:injuries*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000662:veterinary; D011859:Radiography