Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Equine imaging: the framework for applying therapeutic farriery.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2012
- Authors:
- Eggleston, Randy B
- Affiliation:
- Department of Large Animal Medicine · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
When a veterinarian takes X-rays of a horse's foot, it can provide important information about how the different parts of the foot and leg work together. The quality of these X-rays is very important, so it's essential to prepare the horse's foot properly before taking the images. This careful preparation can help avoid the need for repeat X-rays, which can be risky and costly. It's also vital that the horse is positioned correctly during the X-ray process to ensure the best possible results. Overall, following these steps can lead to better understanding and treatment of foot issues in horses.
Abstract
Radiographic evaluation of a horse's foot gives tremendous insight into the relationship between the structures within the foot and between the foot and distal limb. The information gained from a radiographic study is highly dependent on the quality of the radiographs. A systematic approach should be taken when planning a radiographic study of the foot. Taking the time to examine the foot and prepare it properly will avoid the need, risk, and expense of repeating images and will improve the quality and therefore the interpretation of your radiographic images. When evaluating the foot for podiatry reasons, it is crucial that the positioning of the patient, foot, and x-ray beam be flawless.
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