Hock Practical Flashcards
1
Q
What are the possible methods of restraint for hock radiography of horses?
A
Chemical - alpha 2 agonist and opiate analogue (detomidine and butorphanol)
Physical restraint
2
Q
What are the potential risks of equine hock radiography?
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3
Q
What views are used for radiographic imaging of the equine hock?
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4
Q
Label this latero-medial view of the hock
A
- Radiocarpal joint
- Intercarpal Joint
- Carpometacarpal Joint
- Fetlock joint (metacarophalangeal joint)
- Radiocarpal bursa
- Carpal sheath
5
Q
Label this lateromedial radiograph of the hock/tarsus
A
6
Q
Label this dorsolateral plantaromedial oblique radiograph of the equine hock/tarsus
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