Fig. 5. Tarsal dorsolateral (10°) to plantaromedial projec- tion. This image demonstrates mild tarsocrural effusion (white arrows) and a large medial malleolar lucency with fragments (white circle). This radiograph will be discussed by the panel as Case 5.
4. Tarsus
Similar to the carpus, most radiographic abnormal- ities of the tarsus of young horses can be imaged on
Case Prognosis Summary Case 5. Large Medial Malleolar Lucency With Multiple Fragments
Performance Goal
Racing
Western English
Surgery Yes/No/ Maybe
Yes
General purpose
performance Yes performance Yes Yes
Excellent Prognosis
Prognosis
owner/ buyer
owner/ buyer
owner/ buyer
owner/ buyer
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Guarded Prognosis
Prognosis Poor
Fig. 6. Tarsal lateral to medial projection. This image demon- strates a large enthesophyte on MT3 at the dorsal margin of the tarso-metatarsal joint and another on the distal aspect of the medial trochlear ridge (white circle). This radiograph will be discussed by the panel as Case 6.
three projections: dorsomedial (65°) to plantarolat- eral oblique, dorsolateral (10°) to plantaromedial, and lateral to medial. Traditional descriptions of tarsal views include a lateral to medial oblique pro-
Case Prognosis Summary
Case 6. Two Enthesophytes: Dorsal Margin of MT3 at the Tarsometa- tarsal Joint and Distal Aspect of the Medial Trochlear Ridge
