Ultrasonographic examination of the palmar aspect of the pastern of the horse: Sesamoidean ligaments

摘要: Summary The suspensory apparatus is composed of the third interosseous muscle (TIOM) or ligament, proximal sesamoid bones, palmar ligament and distal sesamoidean ligaments (DSL). Of these structures, most frequently implicated in conditions seen race sport horses; nevertheless, DSL lesions are not rare often associated with other injuries that can modify patient prognosis management. Ultrasonography has been shown to be valuable assessment desmitis. In contrast metacarpal area, pastern region considered technically more difficult scan because small irregular contact surface frequent artefacts. Advances imaging techniques adapted ultrasound probes use magnetic resonance (MRI) for equine lameness evaluation have revealed than previously suspected.