Initial Experience Using Contrast Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Laminitic Horses: 18 Studies

Plain radiographic imaging inadequately identifies soft-tissue pathology and only distinguishes chronic laminitis after the development of notable displacement of the distal phalanx. The window of opportunity for maximum response to treatment occurs before biomechanical failure of the lamellar attac...

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Published in:	Journal of equine veterinary science Vol. 31; no. 12; pp. 685 - 692
Main Authors:	Griffin, Richard L., McKnight, Alexia L., Rucker, Amy, Bennett, Scott D., Fiser, Deana M.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier Inc 01-12-2011
Subjects:	Horse Laminitis Magnetic resonance imaging Magnetic resonance venogram Venogram Magnetic resonance venogram Venogram Laminitis Magnetic resonance imaging Horse
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Summary:	Plain radiographic imaging inadequately identifies soft-tissue pathology and only distinguishes chronic laminitis after the development of notable displacement of the distal phalanx. The window of opportunity for maximum response to treatment occurs before biomechanical failure of the lamellar attachment. Radiographic and magnetic resonance venograms allow vascular assessment of patients affected with acute laminitis. When vascular findings are interpreted with additional magnetic resonance information, the degree of damage to the foot in patients affected with laminitis is understood more thoroughly. This article describes the technique, findings, and outcome in a group of laminitic horses that underwent contrast magnetic resonance imaging.
ISSN:	0737-0806 1542-7412
DOI:	10.1016/j.jevs.2011.05.013