Posts tagged UW Madison
Osteoarthritis in the Hocks

This horse had a history of hock arthritis and lameness. CT images show several cyst-like lesions in the third tarsal bone and the proximal aspect of the third metatarsal bone. The arthritis was noticed mostly in the right hind but also in the left hind with narrowing in the joint space. Featured: Dr. Diego De Gasperi, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Several Cases of Fetlock Lesions

These cases show lesions in the fetlock joint area. Case 1 shows lesions with lysis and surrounding sclerosis with hyperattenuating lesions into P1. Case 2 shows a lesion of lysis with surrounding sclerosis in the fetlock joint. Case 3 shows lameness in the right hind fetlock. CT images show subchondral cyst like lesions with lysis and surrounding sclerosis. Featured: Dr. Diego De Gasperi, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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P3 Fracture

This horse became lame after being lunged in the round pen. The local Vet performed a PD block upon which the horse became sound. CT images show an incomplete fracture of the third phalanx.

Featured: Dr. Diego De Gasperi, University of Wisconsin-Madison


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P3 Fracture with Lesions

This horse became non-weight bearing on the right hind. Radiographs were taken and the horse was diagnosed with a P3 fracture. CT images show and abaxial articular P3 fracture and a lesion on the coffin bone.

Featured: Dr. Diego De Gasperi, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Bone Sequestrum Undetected by Radiograph

This horse came in with a open complete comminuted fracture of the lateral splint bone in the right hind limb. A partial ostectomy was performed, removing the bone just above the fracture site. After surgery, discharge was noticed in several wound bandages. CT images show bone sequestrum fragment was found on the axial aspect of the splint bone. Once the fragment was removed the horse healed up nicely. The sequestrum found in CT images was not able to be seen in radiographs. Featured: Dr. Diego De Gasperi, University of Wisconsin-Madison


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Oral Nasal and Sinus Fistula

This is a 9 yo hunter jumper that had the 10 tooth extracted and developed an oral sinus fistula. A plug was inserted, meanwhile CT images were taken, and a tract was shown running into her sinus. A protemp bridge was inserted (prosthetic tooth), the bone filled in and healed well. Featured: Dr. Travis Henry, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Prosthetic Tooth

This Warmblood mare came in with sinusitis. CT images show a Diastema which was the cause of the sinusitis. The 10 tooth was removed and Protemp (human crown) was applied to create a prosthetic tooth.

Featured: Dr. Travis Henry, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Periodontal Disease

This horse has all the clinical symptoms of periodontal disease. CT images show an increase in periodontal ligament width, horizontal/vertical bone loss, periodontal infection, diastema, food impaction causing infection to spread and creation of a draining tract.

Featured: Travis Henry, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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