Ann. Méd. Vét., 2009, 153 (3), pp 164-177 Optimized choice of section planes and sequences for magnetic resonance imaging of the equine footBOLEN G., HAYE D., MAQUET N. , DONDELINGER R. , BUSONI V.Abstract :
The purpose of this work was to establish one or several short protocols for magnetic resonance
imaging of the equine cadaver foot, using the most appropriated sequences in a limited number of planes, allowing the assessment of the anatomical
structures. Three feet were scanned
with most of the sequences used for evaluation of the osteo-articular system in seven different section planes (1 sagittal, 3 dorsal and 3 transverse planes). The sequences and the planes in which the anatomical
structures were best assessed were selected by scoring the visualization of the anatomical structures. Three short protocols are proposed. The first protocol uses spin echo sequences,
one fat suppressed sequence and one sequence to evaluate the cartilage. The second adds gradient echo sequences to
show the sites of haemorrhage and the articular cartilage. The third protocol adds special section planes, the first perpendicular to the distal insertion of
the deep digital flexor tendon and the second perpendicular to the collateral ligaments of the distal interphalangeal joint and adds another sequence combining cartilage visualization and
fat suppression. Get the PDF Contact person : gbolen@ulg.ac.be |