Radiographic interpretation of normal skeletal variations and pseudolesions in the equine foot

• Published in: The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice Vol. 17; no. 1; p. 1
• Main Authors: Becht, J L, Park, R D, Kraft, S L, Steyn, P F, Wrigley, R H
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.04.2001
• Subjects: Animals; Foot Bones - anatomy & histology; Foot Bones - diagnostic imaging; Foot Diseases - diagnostic imaging; Foot Diseases - veterinary; Hoof and Claw - anatomy & histology; Hoof and Claw - diagnostic imaging; Horse Diseases - diagnostic imaging; Horses - anatomy & histology; Radiography; Sesamoid Bones - anatomy & histology; Sesamoid Bones - diagnostic imaging
• ISSN: 0749-0739
• DOI: 10.1016/S0749-0739(17)30072-X

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.