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Comparison of Radiography, Nuclear Scintigraphy, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Diagnosing Specific Conditions of the Equine Distal Tarsal Bones

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A.J. Daniel, C.E. Judy, M.C. Rick...

In: AAEP Annual Convention - Las Vegas, 2009 by American Association of Equine Practitioners
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DEC 09, 2009
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1. Introduction
The goal of this retrospective study was to critically analyze and compare radiography, nuclear scintigraphy, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) when imaging the distal tarsus and to describe the lesions found associated with them. We hypothesized that radiographs were not as sensitive for diagnosis of specific conditions of the third and central tarsal bones compared with nuclear scintigraphy and MRI.

2. Materials and Methods
A retrospective study over 2 yr involved 14 cases with unilateral hindlimb lameness. Radiography, nuclear scintigraphy, and MRI were performed on all cases included in the study, and the imaging findings were recorded from each modality. [...]

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Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center, 2501 Santa Barbara Avenue, Los Olivos, California 93441, USA

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