MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING OF THE EQUINE STIFLE |
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| Authors: | Susan J Holcombe VMD MS Alicia L Bertone DVM PhD David S Biller DVM Valerie Haider DVM |
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| Institution: | Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences;University of California, School of Veterinary Medicine Department of Radiology. |
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| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to define normal gross anatomic structures in the equine stifle with magnetic resonance images. Magnetic resonance (MR) images were made in sagittal, 15° supinated, transverse, and dorsal planes of two equine stifles. The MR images were scrutinized by comparing MR images to dissection specimens and frozen cross sections of stifle joints. Sagittal and 15° supinated images were the most valuable in assessing articular cartilage, subchondral bone, and soft tissue structures within the joint. Cranial and caudal cruciate ligaments, medial and lateral menisci, meniscotibial and meniscofemoral ligaments, long digital extensor tendon, and patellar ligaments were easily evaluated. MR images provided substantially more gross anatomical information than the currently available imaging modalities. |
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| Keywords: | magnetic resonance imaging stifle cruciate ligament meniscus horse |
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