Flexing the limb by resting the toe on a
block can aid acquisition of dorsodistal-
palmaroproximal oblique views (example
of one tangential view, left image). The
metacarpus should be vertical. Flexed
dorsopalmar radiographic image of a
fetlock with a sagittal fracture of the
proximal phalanx.
Skyline of the
metacarpophalangeal joint
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Dorsoproximal- dorsodistal oblique
image
Skylines the distal articular surface
(sagittal ridge and condyles) of the third
metacarpal bone
The limb should be flexed with the
metacarpus vertical. Position the
cassette horizontally and angle the
beam distally by 40-70°, depending on
which area of the dorsal joint surface is
to be assessed.
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