Foot x-rays

Question 1

What is another name for laminitis

Answer 1

Founder

Question 2

What is the mechanism that allows the hoof to grow

Answer 2

Matrix matalloproteinase release and reattachment

Question 3

What is laminitis

Answer 3

Inflammation and degeneration of the laminae

Question 4

Causes of laminitis

Answer 4

Endocrine - obesity/EMS, PPID/Cushing’s
Non-endocrine - toxic, supporting limb, corticosteroid induced

Question 5

What views are used to image the navicular bone

Answer 5

Latero medial
Dorsoproximal palmarodistal 60° oblique
Palmaroproximal palmarodistal oblique

Question 6

What is a standard radiographic foot series

Answer 6

Latero-medial
Dorso-palmar
Dorsoproximal palmarodistal 60° oblique centered on pedal
Dorsoproximal palmarodistal 60°oblique centered on navicular
Palmaroproximal palmarodistal 45° oblique

Question 7

Where should a latero-medial hoof x-ray be centered

Answer 7

1cm below coronary
Halfway between dorsal and palmar

Question 8

What do you need to take care of setting up a dorso-palmar

Answer 8

Make sure the limb is straight or it can upset hoof balance

Question 9

What do you need to do for good xrays

Answer 9

Pack the foot thoroughly with playdough

Question 10

Where is the upright pedal and upright navicular centered

Answer 10

Pedal - on coronet
Navicular 1-2cm above coronet

Question 11

Treatment options for pedal fractures

Answer 11

Conservative - box rest
External coaptation - foot cast
Fragment removal - bursoscopy
Internal fixation - screw placement