A COMPARISON OF RADIOGRAPHY, COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, AND MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF PALMAR PROCESS FRACTURES IN FOALS Academic Article uri icon

abstract

  • The relative sensitivity of radiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging for detecting palmar process fractures of the distal phalanx in foals was determined and the imaging findings were compared with histomorphologic evaluations of the palmar processes. Compared to radiography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging did not improve the sensitivity for detection of palmar process fractures. Statistical agreement for palmar process fracture diagnosis was excellent among the three imaging modalities. Histomorphologic evaluations were more sensitive for diagnosis of palmar process fracture than any of the imaging modalities. Threedimensional image reconstructions and volume measurements of distal phalanges and palmar process fracture fragments from computed tomography studies provided more complete anatomical information than radiography. Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed that the deep digital flexor tendon insertion on the distal phalanx is immediately axial to the site where palmar process fractures occur, and differentiated cartilage, bone, and soft tissue structures of the hoof. Copyright 1995, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved

published proceedings

  • Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound

author list (cited authors)

  • Kaneps, A. J., Koblik, P. D., Freeman, D. M., Pool, R. R., & O'Brien, T. R.

citation count

  • 13

complete list of authors

  • Kaneps, Andris J||Koblik, Philip D||Freeman, Dominique M||Pool, Roy R||O'Brien, Timothy R

publication date

  • January 1995

publisher