LEC 9 - Equine Foot + Ankle Flashcards
How many views are needed for the foot?
2
What are the most common views done on the foot?
Lateromedial
– and–
Dorsoproximal-palmarodistal obilque
What are two other names for dorsoproximal-palmarodistal oblique?
Upright pedal
Upright Navicular
What are three other possible x-ray angles that can be used on the foot?
Dorsolateral plataromedial obilque
Dorsopalmar
Upright navicular (dorsoproximal-palarodistal oblique)
Describe: LAT
Foot on ground
Casssett on medial portion of leg
Xray taken head on laterally
Describe: Upright pedal
Foot is tip-toed on ground
Film is up with bottom of foot against it
Xray taken head on from front of leg
Describe: Dorsolateral plantaromedial obilque
Film on ground with foot on top
Xray taken at 45 degs from lateral side of leg
Describe: Dorsopalmar
Foot on ground
Film against caudal portion of leg
Xray taken head on from front of leg
Describe: Upright navicular
Hoof paritally tip toed on ground
Heel against film like a wall
Xray taken head on from front
What is a big exception that should be taken into consideration with DJD and horses?
Lysis is pressent but it is NOT an aggressive disease
Though when you see this it does mean it is end-stage
What are the two forms of laminitis seen?
Flipping
– and –
Sinking
how do you know if a horse is a chronic flipper or acute?
Acute: Coffin bone down, bone not parallel with hoof wall
Chronic: Bone spur present at tip of coffin bone
What is the worst form of laminitis?
Sinker
How do you know if navicular degeneration is occurring?
Subchondryl cysts seen within the bone
What is the minimum amount of views done on the tarsus?
4