MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING FINDINGS OF EQUINE SOLAR PENETRATION WOUNDS |
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| Authors: | CAROLINA I URRACA DEL JUNCO TIM S MAIR SARAH E POWELL PETER I MILNER ALEX F FONT TOBIAS SCHWARZ MARTIN P WEAVER |
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| Institution: | 1. Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, The University of Edinburgh, , Roslin, EH25 9RG UK;2. Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic, , Kent, ME18 5GS UK;3. Rossdales Equine Hospital and Diagnostic Centre, , Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7NN UK;4. The Philip Leverhulme Equine Hospital, University of Liverpool, Leahurst Campus, , Neston, Wirral, CH64 7TE UK;5. Bearl Equine Clinic, , Stockfield, NE43 7AS UK |
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| Abstract: | The magnetic resonance (MR) imaging features, signalment, clinical history and outcome of 55 horses with a penetrating sole injury were evaluated. Our aim was to describe MR imaging findings within the hoof capsule, assess the utility of the technique and give recommendations for the optimal MR imaging protocol to evaluate such injuries. Data from five equine hospitals were analyzed retrospectively. The tract was more likely to be visualized in animals scanned within the first week postinjury. There was no significant predisposition based on breed, age, or gender. T2*W transverse sequences were the most useful for assessment of solar penetrations due to their orientation perpendicular to the deep digital flexor tendon, the reduced scanning time, and the T2* capability of enhancing magnetic susceptibility caused by hemorrhage. |
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| Keywords: | horse MRI puncture wound standing |
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