Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Ultrasonographic examination of the caudal structures of the distal antebrachium in the horse. |
| Authors: |
Jorgensen, J. S., Stewart, A. A.1, Stewart, M. C.1, Genovese, R. L.2 |
| Source: |
Equine Veterinary Education. Mar2010, Vol. 22 Issue 3, p146-155. 10p. 6 Color Photographs, 3 Black and White Photographs. |
| Subject Terms: |
Medical care, Forearm, Radial bone, Preventive medicine, X-rays, Medical imaging systems |
| Abstract: |
Summary Evaluation of the caudal distal antebrachium using ultrasound is a very useful diagnostic procedure for identification of soft tissue abnormalities in flexor structures of the equine limb. In this article we describe how ultrasonographic imaging may be used to complement radiography of the carpus in evaluating horses that present with peri-carpal swelling and/or lameness localised to the carpal region. Ultrasonographic examination assists with the identification or exclusion of significant injuries to muscular, tendonous and ligamentous structures within the distal antebrachium and enables practitioners to proceed with appropriate therapeutic and rehabilitation plans for the immediate benefit for their patients while also recognising pathology that could progress to cause long-term, chronic lameness issues without aggressive and effective intervention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
