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Equine cricoid cartilage densitometry

E Behrens1, B Poteet, N Cohen

  • 1Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery, Texas Veterinary Medical Center, Texas A&M University, College Station 77843-4475.

Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research = Revue Canadienne De Recherche Veterinaire
|October 1, 1993
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The density of equine cricoid cartilage was measured using dual photon absorptiometry (DPA). Cricoid cartilage density showed high correlation between right and left sides, but no link to horse age.

Area of Science:

  • Equine anatomy
  • Cartilage biomechanics
  • Veterinary imaging

Background:

  • The cricoid cartilage is a key laryngeal structure in horses.
  • Understanding its density is important for anatomical and potentially pathological assessments.
  • Previous research on equine laryngeal cartilage density is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the density of equine cricoid cartilage.
  • To investigate the correlation between the densities of the right and left cricoid cartilages.
  • To explore the relationship between equine age and cricoid cartilage density.

Main Methods:

  • Dual photon absorptiometry (DPA) was used to measure cartilage density.
  • Samples were obtained from 29 equine larynges sourced from an abattoir.

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  • Statistical analysis was performed to assess correlations.

    • Main Results:

    • A high correlation was observed between the densities of the right and left cricoid cartilages.
    • No statistically significant correlation was found between the age of the horses and the density of their cricoid cartilage.
    • The study provides quantitative data on equine cricoid cartilage density.

    Conclusions:

    • The density measurements of the right and left cricoid cartilages are consistent.
    • Equine cricoid cartilage density does not appear to be significantly influenced by age within the studied population.
    • DPA is a viable method for assessing equine laryngeal cartilage density.