Cone beam computed tomography and cross-sectional anatomy of the region of the fetlock in the horse (Equus caballus).
Animals
Horses
/ anatomy & histology
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
/ veterinary
Forelimb
/ anatomy & histology
Hindlimb
/ anatomy & histology
Metacarpophalangeal Joint
/ anatomy & histology
Metatarsophalangeal Joint
/ anatomy & histology
Tendons
/ anatomy & histology
Cadaver
Anatomy, Cross-Sectional
Ligaments
/ anatomy & histology
Ligaments, Articular
/ anatomy & histology
Arthrography
/ veterinary
cone beam computed tomography
cross‐sectional anatomy
diagnostic
fetlock
horse
Journal
Anatomia, histologia, embryologia
ISSN: 1439-0264
Titre abrégé: Anat Histol Embryol
Pays: Germany
ID NLM: 7704218
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Jul 2024
Jul 2024
Historique:
revised:
06
06
2024
received:
23
04
2024
accepted:
11
06
2024
medline:
5
7
2024
pubmed:
5
7
2024
entrez:
5
7
2024
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
This study aimed to delineate the detailed anatomy of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints in healthy horses using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). The fetlock region of 15 cadaveric forelimbs and 14 cadaveric hindlimbs from nine adult horses without orthopaedic disease underwent CBCT scanning. Additionally, arthrography CBCT scans were conducted following intra-articular injection of a radiopaque contrast medium containing blue epoxy resin dye. Subsequently, limbs were frozen and sectioned to visualize anatomical structures in sectional planes corresponding to selected CBCT images. CBCT proved suitable for detailed visualization of the bony components of the fetlock region. Furthermore, the common digital extensor tendon, superficial and deep digital flexor tendons, suspensory ligament, and straight and oblique sesamoidean ligaments were identifiable on CBCT images. However, certain ligaments, such as the collateral sesamoidean ligaments and intersesamoidean ligaments, were not clearly identified. The hyaline cartilage of the MCP and MTP joint facets was assessable on the post-contrast sequence. In cases where a radiographic or ultrasound examination cannot provide a definitive diagnosis and determine the extent of disease, CBCT can provide additional valuable data on the equine MCP and MTP joint. The images obtained in this study can serve as a reference for CBCT examination of the equine MCP and MTP joint.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
e13079Informations de copyright
© 2024 The Author(s). Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia published by Wiley‐VCH GmbH.
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