View Of A Normal Horse Foot Radiograph Versus Navicular

If your horse needs food radiographs, your veterinarian may discuss the benefits of a view of a normal horse foot radiograph versus navicular. Horse foot radiographs have differing levels of complexity

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View Of A Normal Horse Foot Radiograph Versus Navicular

If you need to take your horse for foot radiographs, it can be difficult to know what to expect.

Lateromedial Foot Radiographs

The lateromedial view of a horse’s foot is one of the most common types of radiographs you will see performed. 

Dorsopalmar / Dorsoplantar Foot Radiographs

This radiographic view of a horse’s foot is an image taken from the front of the hoof. It is often used to assess the balance of the horse’s hoof,

Upright Pedal Radiographs

The upright pedal bone radiographic view is used to give a clear image of the distal phalanx, although it can also be used to assess the navicular bone. 

This is one of the most challenging radiographic views for an equine radiography technician, as it requires precision and accuracy.

Navicular Skyline Radiographs

So, as we have learned, the view of a normal horse foot radiograph versus navicular is used to differentiate between the individual bones in the foot of a horse. 

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