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Ultrasonographic examination of the collateral ligaments of the distal interphalangeal joint in horses: Part A: Technique and normal images |
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| Authors: | J.‐M. Denoix L. Bertoni A.‐G. Heitzmann N. Werpy F. Audigié |
| Affiliation: | 1. Université Paris‐Est, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort, CIRALE ‐ 14430 Goustranville, France;2. INRA, USC BPLC 957 ‐ 94704 Maisons‐Alfort, France;3. Clinique vétérinaire de Grosbois ‐ 94?340 Boissy‐Saint‐Léger, France;4. Gail Holmes Equine Orthopaedic Center, Colorado State University, Colorado, USA. |
| Abstract: | The collateral ligaments (CL) of the distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ) are important structures for DIPJ stability. Collateral ligament injuries must be considered in the differential diagnosis of foot pain. An accurate examination of the CL‐DIPJ can be performed with an adequate ultrasonographic technique and equipment. This paper describes the technique and normal ultrasonographic images as reference data for the diagnosis and documentation of CL‐DIPJ desmopathies and enthesopathies. |
| Keywords: | horse ultrasonography foot distal interphalangeal joint collateral ligament desmopathy |