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A technique for pelvic radiography in the standing horse
Author(s) -
Barrett E. L.,
Talbot A. M.,
Driver A. J.,
Barr F. J.,
Barr A. R. S.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
equine veterinary journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.82
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 2042-3306
pISSN - 0425-1644
DOI - 10.2746/042516406776866435
Subject(s) - pelvis , medicine , radiography , horse , greater trochanter , pelvic fracture , femur , radiology , orthodontics , surgery , anatomy , paleontology , biology
Summary Reasons for performing study : An alternative technique of radiographing the pelvis in the standing horse is required, to avoid the risks associated with general anaesthesia. Hypothesis : That lateral oblique radiography in the standing horse would be a useful technique in the investigation of pelvic injury. Objectives : To describe the technique of lateral oblique pelvic radiography in the standing horse and demonstrate the feasibility and usefulness of this technique. Methods : A technique for lateral oblique radiography in the standing horse was devised and retrospective review made of radiographic findings in 18 clinical cases. Results : The caudal iliac shaft, greater trochanter of the femur, femoral head, acet abul um and coxof emoral a rticulation on the side under investigation were visualised consistently using this technique. Of the 18 cases, 3 iliac shaft fractures, 1 acetabular fracture, 2 coxofemoral luxations and 4 horses with new bone formation a round the coxofemoral joint and/or proximal femur were identified. Conclusions : Lateral oblique radiography in the standing, conscious horse can be used to investigate conditions affecting the caudal iliac shaft, coxofemoral articulation and proximal femur in the horse. Potential relevance : The technique is straightforward, noninvasive and useful in the investigation of horses with suspected pelvic injury. However, not all pelvic injuries would be identified, and normal radiographic findings do not rule out injury or fractures elsewhere in the pelvis.