Ultrasonography’s Role in Equine Lameness Cases

Ultrasonography’s Role in Equine Lameness Cases

Large, centrally located regions of tendon fiber disruption like this one are called core lesions. | Photo: Courtesy Dr. Johanna Reimer Ultrasonography has become one of the most versatile field imaging modalities for evaluating equine musculoskeletal injuries because it allows veterinarians to visualize almost any body tissue, most importantly soft tissues such as tendons and ligaments. Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to produce imag…