title: Magnetic resonance imaging findings of equine solar penetration wounds.
abstract: The magnetic resonance (MR) imaging features, signalment, clinical history and outcome of 55 horses with a penetrating sole injury were evaluated. Our aim was to describe MR imaging findings within the hoof capsule, assess the utility of the technique and give recommendations for the optimal MR imaging protocol to evaluate such injuries. Data from five equine hospitals were analyzed retrospectively. The tract was more likely to be visualized in animals scanned within the first week postinjury. There was no significant predisposition based on breed, age, or gender. T2*W transverse sequences were the most useful for assessment of solar penetrations due to their orientation perpendicular to the deep digital flexor tendon, the reduced scanning time, and the T2* capability of enhancing magnetic susceptibility caused by hemorrhage.
authors.affiliation: Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, The University of Edinburgh, Roslin EH25 9RG, UK. carolina.urraca@ed.ac.uk
authors.forename: Carolina I Urraca
authors.initials: CI
authors.lastname: del Junco
authors.forename: Tim S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Mair
authors.forename: Sarah E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Powell
authors.forename: Peter I
authors.initials: PI
authors.lastname: Milner
authors.forename: Alex F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Font
authors.forename: Tobias
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Schwarz
authors.forename: Martin P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Weaver
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006724:Hoof and Claw / Q000293:injuries*; D006736:Horses / Q000293:injuries*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*