Title: COMPARISON BETWEEN RADIOGRAPHY AND ULTRASONOGRAPHY FOR THE DETECTION OF BONE FRAGMENTS IN THE EQUINE TARSAL AND FETLOCK JOINTS
Abstract: In the fetlock joint, fragments are commonly located at the dorsal (proximal sagittal ridge of the third metacarpal/metatarsal bone, proximal aspect of the proximal phalanx, synovial plica) or palmar/plantar (proximal aspect of the proximal phalanx, proximal sesamoid bones) aspect of the joint. In the tarsal joint, fragments can derive from the intermediate ridge of the distal tibia, the lateral and medial trochlear ridge of the talus and, the medial and lateral malleolus. Radiography is still the most commonly used imaging modality for detection and localisation of fragments in both joints. However, the radiographic findings do not always fit with the arthroscopic results. It has been described that ultrasonography (US) can also be used for the determination of the exact location, the size and the anatomical relationships of fragments. 2,3 The aim of the present study was to compare radiography and US for the detection, quantification and localisation of bone fragments in the equine fetlock and tarsal joints. Methods The database of the Ghent University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Medical Imaging was reviewed for horses with bone fragments in the fetlock or tarsal joint that underwent a complete radiographic (4 standard projections) and US (systematic protocol) examination. Patient, clinical, radiographic, US and surgical data were retrieved. US was performed using convex (4-6MHz) and linear (7-9MHz) transducers (Logiq 200, GE Medical Systems) and the US number and location of fragments was recorded. These findings were compared with the radiographic findings and, with the arthroscopic findings, when available. Results
Publication Year: 2008
Publication Date: 2008-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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