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Veterinary sciences2022; 9(5); 249; doi: 10.3390/vetsci9050249

A Descriptive Study of the Carpal Joint of Healthy Donkeys Using Ultrasonography, Computed Tomography, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Abstract: This study was conducted to establish a detailed anatomic reference for the carpal joint of apparently healthy donkeys using ultrasonography (US), computed tomographic (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Ten orthopedically sound adult donkeys were used for US examination of the carpal joint in each forelimb. Additionally, the carpi of ten donkey cadavers were subjected to CT and MRI examinations. The carpal joint was divided into four zones to simplify examination. US assessment of the carpal joint included transverse and longitudinal sonograms. CT was performed using three planes: axial, sagittal, and coronal. MRI was performed using axial and sagittal planes with two sequences: gradient-echo T1-weighted and proton density. The donkeys' carpus US, CT, and MRI images were labeled and serially interpreted based on references and anatomical cross-sections. The anatomical characteristics of the carpal joint and the surrounding soft tissue structures were thoroughly described and precisely differentiated on US, CT, and MRI scans. It can be concluded that US, CT, and MRI are effective noninvasive diagnostic imaging tools for evaluating the carpal joint in donkeys. Moreover, these imaging modalities can aid in establishing a reference database for the carpal joint of donkeys, which differs from that of horses.
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Publication Date: 2022-05-23 PubMed ID: 35622777PubMed Central: PMC9146433DOI: 10.3390/vetsci9050249Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research focuses on developing a detailed anatomic reference for the carpal joint of healthy donkeys using ultrasonography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. This will aid in better understanding the unique characteristics of donkey carpal joints compared to horses, and develop more effective diagnostic and treatment methods.

Study Objectives and Methodology

  • This research aimed to accurately map the carpal joint structure of healthy donkeys using three imaging techniques: ultrasonography (US), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This will provide a reference for further scientific and medical studies.
  • For the study, ten adult donkeys with no orthopedic issues were selected for ultrasonography examination. The carpi (plural of carpus – the region between the elbow and wrist in quadrupeds) of ten donkey cadavers were further analyzed using CT and MRI examinations.
  • The carpal joint was divided into four zones to simplify examination, and the images from ultrasonography, CT, and MRI were progressively interpreted and labeled based on references and anatomical cross-sections.

Results of the Study

  • The study provided a thorough description of the carpal joints and the surrounding soft tissue structures visualised through the three different imaging techniques.
  • The research found that the US, CT, and MRI can precisely differentiate various components of the carpal joint. This makes them effective noninvasive diagnostic imaging tools for evaluating the carpal joint in donkeys.
  • The research helped in creating a comprehensive reference of the donkey carpal joint, which can now be used for comparative studies, diagnosis, and treatment procedures.

Conclusion

  • In conclusion, ultrasonography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging provide valuable information for understanding the carpal joint in donkeys, apart from their well-established use in horses.
  • These imaging tools can not only help in the accurate diagnosis of carpal issues in donkeys but also contribute to the establishment of a reference database for the carpal joint of donkeys. This is vital as the carpal joint of donkeys has unique characteristics, differentiating it from that of horses.

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Salem M, El-Shafaey ES, Farag AMM, El-Khodery S, Al Mohamad Z, Abass M. (2022). A Descriptive Study of the Carpal Joint of Healthy Donkeys Using Ultrasonography, Computed Tomography, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Vet Sci, 9(5), 249. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci9050249

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Veterinary sciences
ISSN: 2306-7381
NlmUniqueID: 101680127
Country: Switzerland
Language: English
Volume: 9
Issue: 5
PII: 249

Researcher Affiliations

Salem, Mohamed
  • Department of Surgery, Anesthesiology, and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt.
El-Shafaey, El-Sayed
  • Department of Surgery, Anesthesiology, and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt.
  • Department of Veterinary Surgery, Salam Veterinary Group, Qassim 51452, Saudi Arabia.
Farag, Alshimaa M M
  • Department of Internal Medicine, Infectious and Fish Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt.
El-Khodery, Sabry
  • Department of Internal Medicine, Infectious and Fish Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt.
Al Mohamad, Zakriya
  • Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia.
Abass, Marwa
  • Department of Surgery, Anesthesiology, and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt.

Conflict of Interest Statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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