Transrectal ultrasonographic examination of the sacroiliac joints of the horse: Technique and normal images
- Resource Type
- Authors
- V. Coudry; A. Tallaj; J.‐M. Denoix
- Source
- Equine Veterinary Education
Equine Veterinary Education, Wiley, 2019, 31 (12), pp.666-671. ⟨10.1111/eve.12845⟩
- Subject
- musculoskeletal diseases
transrectal
Sacroiliac joint
medicine.medical_specialty
040301 veterinary sciences
Equine
business.industry
[SDV]Life Sciences [q-bio]
0402 animal and dairy science
Horse
pelvis
ultrasonography
04 agricultural and veterinary sciences
musculoskeletal system
040201 dairy & animal science
Ultrasonographic examination
horse
0403 veterinary science
medicine.anatomical_structure
sacroiliac joint
medicine
Radiology
Ultrasonography
business
Pelvis
- Language
- ISSN
- 2042-3292
0957-7734
Transrectal ultrasonography of the sacroiliac joints is routinely performed for the diagnosis of the cause of low back pain and lack of power in the hindlimbs. As a result of the localisation of these small joints, performing and interpreting ultrasonographic images requires a good anatomical knowledge. This paper describes an ultrasonographic procedure that allows imaging of the ventral aspect of the sacroiliac joints. A complete screening should be done to evaluate the articular margins. Moreover, the shape of sacral and iliac wings can vary among individuals especially depending on the gender.