Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Diagnose Injuries in the Proximal Metacarpus and Metatarsus in Horses
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The exact cause of lameness in the proximal metacarpal and metatarsal region in horses can be difficult to determine when traditional diagnostics do not yield a diagnosis. High field-strength magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides clear evaluation of the proximal metacarpus/metatarsus in horses with performance-limiting injuries. The ability to accurately diagnose the source of lameness is important in selecting treatment that will maximize the horse’s chances to return to performance. Authors’ addresses: Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610 (Brokken); Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164 (Schneider, Sampson, Tucker, Gavin); and California Advanced Imaging at Atherton, 3301 El Camino Real, Suite 100, Atherton, CA 94027 (Ho); e-mail: [email protected] (Brokken). © 2007 AAEP.
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