EQUINE | Radiography
Palmar/Plantar
Osteochondral Disease
Increased density/loss of
trabeculation through region
of condyle not obscured by
superimposition of sesamoid/
pastern.
Increased density through
condyle (circled) and large
lucent defect in distal
metatarsus (arrow) .
Large lucent defects in distal
metacarpal condyles (circled)
typical of subchondral bone
collapse that may occur
with end-stage palmar
osteochondral disease. Above
two images are from the same
horse, illustrating the effect of
proximo/distal angulation on
appearance of lesions
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