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Radiology in racetrack practice.

W E Blevins1, W R Widmer

  • 1Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine, West Lafayette, Indiana.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice
|April 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

This article explains how to interpret equine limb radiographs by understanding normal anatomy and disease effects. It covers radiographic principles for diagnosing racing injuries and developmental issues in horses.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Radiology
  • Equine Orthopedics

Background:

  • Radiographs are crucial for diagnosing equine limb lameness.
  • Understanding normal radiographic anatomy is essential for accurate interpretation.
  • Pathogenesis of disease significantly alters radiographic appearance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline principles for obtaining high-quality equine limb radiographs.
  • To detail normal radiographic anatomy and common variations in horses.
  • To explain radiographic interpretation for diagnosing equine limb diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established principles in veterinary radiography.
  • Discussion of normal equine limb radiographic anatomy.
  • Analysis of how disease processes affect radiographic images.

Main Results:

  • Key radiographic views and techniques for equine limbs are presented.
  • Normal radiographic variations are described to aid interpretation.
  • The impact of specific pathologies on radiographic findings is illustrated.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate radiographic interpretation requires a solid understanding of normal anatomy and disease pathogenesis.
  • This knowledge aids in diagnosing racing-related and developmental orthopedic conditions in horses.

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