wk 14 (equine) Flashcards
4 indications for equine x-rays
illness
soundness
neoplasm
colic
oblique view
x-ray taken at an angle
two points of directional term changes (cranial and dorsal)
carpus and tarsus
the name plates and markers are placed how on a DP view
laterally
the name plates and markers are placed how on a lateral view
dorsally
two patient preparations before radiographing the equine foot
clean sole
remove shoes
how many views are needed to achieve diagnostic equine thoracic radiographs
3-4 lateral views
back surface above the carpus or tarsus
caudal
front surface above the carpus or tarsus
cranial
back surface below tarsus
plantar
back surface below carpus
palmar
front surface below the carpus or tarsus
dorsal
simple fracture
bone is broken, no external injury
compound fracture
bone is broken, there is an external wound
greenstick fracture
bone is partially bent and partially broken (young and soft bone)
arthritis
inflammation of joint
bursitis
inflammation of the bursa
tendonitis
inflammation of tendon
sprain
caused by trauma - soft tissue
neoplasm
abnormal new growth tissue
pulmonary emphysema - heaves
chronic irreversible lung disease
splints
excessive bone growth on the splint bones
ringbone
new bone growth that occurs around p1, p2, p3
laminitis
very painful condition caused by inflammation of the sensitive layers (laminae) of the hoof
acute laminitis
temp elevated, non weight bearing
chronic laminitis
pain is decreased, changes in hoof, rotation of coffin bone
navel ill
an infection which enters the newborn foals umbilicus and causes joint inflammation
strangles
an acute contagious bacterial disease associated with abscess formation in the lymph glands of the head and neck
wobblers syndrome
disease of the cervical spine; uncoordinated and stumbling
navicular disease
chronic inflammation of the navicular bone which can be caused by trauma, lack of blood flow, or ligament strain
horse leg anatomy proximal to distal front leg
carpus
cannon bone
fetlock
pastern
coffin
