Use of contrast radiography in the investigation of tenosynovitis and bursitis in horses.

The research is about applying contrast radiography using a 25% solution of sodium diatrizoate for examining cases of tenosynovitis and bursitis in horses, which has proven beneficial in providing valuable information on the interior structures of the animals.

Objective of the Study

• This research aims to study the effectiveness of contrast radiography, specifically with a 25% solution of sodium diatrizoate, in probing conditions like tenosynovitis and bursitis in horses.

Methodology

• The study was conducted on a total of 32 clinical cases along with specimens obtained during autopsy.
• The contrast radiography procedure was applied to various parts where these conditions commonly occur such as the extensor tendon sheaths at the carpus, the digital sheath, the tarsal sheath, and the bursae at the elbow, hock and fetlock.

Findings

• The results provided by this procedure were noteworthy in terms of detailing the internal structures of the horses, especially regarding the existence of adhesions and anastomoses between adjacent sheaths and joint capsules.
• It demonstrated that contrast radiography could produce significant information for clinicians about the state of the interior of these structures.

Implications

• Alongside other clinical and laboratory results, the use of contrast radiography can aid in determining the prognosis and devising the best possible treatment for the conditions.
• It serves as a considerable advancement in veterinary diagnostic approaches where physical examination and regular imaging might not provide exhaustive visibility.