What will magnetic resonance imaging of the fetlock show that radiographs can’t?

With the increasing availability of advanced imaging modalities, MRI examination of the equine metacarpophalangeal/metatarsophalangeal joint, as an aid to lameness diagnosis, is becoming more common place. Animals from a range of disciplines may be considered or presented for MRI examination of this region. In order for the equine clinician to be able to direct case selection for imaging appropriately, the range of conditions that may be able to be identified with this imaging modality need to be fully appreciated. This topic is relevant not only to those colleagues in referral practice but also to those working in first-opinion equine or mixed practice, dealing with cases of lameness originating from the fetlock region ...