Equine Radiology

Standing squarely to evenly distribute weight

To ensure a clear picture of the distal phalanx by elevating the hoof up to a level that the radiograph machine can detect

To protect the cassette and maintain the horses weight

Plexiglas because it is radiolucent and will not interfere with the radiograph image

Navicular box

Provides for greater distance from the animal and primary beam

• Dorsopalmar
• Lateromedial
• Dorsolateral-Palmaromedial Oblique
• Dorsomedial-Palmarolateral Oblique
• Flexed Lateromedial
• Dorsoproximal 60 Degree-Dorsodistal Oblique
• Dorsoproximal 20 Degree-Dorsodistal Oblique

The radiology machine is placed parallel to the ground on the dorsal side of the limb w/ the primary beam centered on the carpal bones.  The cassette is on the plantar surface of the carpals.

The radiology machine is placed parallel to the ground w/ the primary beam centered on the lateral aspect of the carpal bones. The cassette is placed on the medial aspect of the carpal bones.

The radiology machine is placed parallel to the ground w/ the primary beam centered on the carpal bones, 30 degrees off true mediolateral projection.  The cassette is placed on the palmarolateral aspect of the carpals.

The radiology machine is placed parallel to the ground w/ the primary beam centered on the carpal bones, 30 degrees off true lateromedial projection.  The cassette is placed on the palmaromedial aspect of the carpals.

Parallel to the ground, centered on space b/w the proximal and distal row of carpal bones.  The cassette is on the medial aspect of the carpals.

• Flex limb 60 degrees w/ the metacarpals parallel to the ground and the radius perpendicular with the ground.
• Push carpal joint cranially while maintaining parallel to ground