MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF STRESS FRACTURES IN A HORSE     

Jackie  Tapprest  DVM  Fabrice  Audigie  DVM  PHD  Catherine  Radier  DM  Marie-Christine  Anglade  DM  Marie-Catherine  Voisin  DM  PHD  Nathalie  Foucher  Claire  Collobert-Laugier  DVM  Didier  Mathieu  DM  PHD  Jean-marie  Denoix  DVM  PHD 《Veterinary radiology & ultrasound》2003,44(4):438-442

In humans, magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is the method of choice for the diagnosis of stress fractures. In this paper, bilateral stress fracture of the lateral condyle of the third metacarpal bone in a French trotter is described. Results of the radiographic, MR imaging, and histologic examinations are presented, with a focus on the MR signal abnormalities found. Based on this patient, the potential use of MR imaging for the diagnosis of stress fractures in horses is discussed.  相似文献