What radiographs ?
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For Podiatry Consultations: we ask for the most recent radiographs of the foot or feet in question and if you do not have radiographs we suggest that you have radiographs taken. Here are the suggested radiographs for the most accurate trimming/shoeing suggestions:
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Lateral Medial (LM)
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Dorsal palmar/plantar (DP)
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Navicular skyline
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Navicular DP.
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The first two listed views (LM and DP) are required for full analysis, the second two (navicular skyline and navicular DP) are suggested to provide additional information for best analysis and recommendations.
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Radiographs are not required if asking for a basic analysis but understand that a complete analysis with radiographs can dramatically improve the accuracy and outcome of our suggestions for your horse.
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For Pre-purchase exam consultations we ask that you send us all of the images taken for a full evaluation.
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For second opinions of images such a as radiographs or ultrasounds please send the images in question.
Lateral Medial (LM) view
Navicular Skyline view
Dorsal Palmar/Plantar (DP) view
Navicular DP view
What photos?
We need a direct view from the side of each foot in question. The horse should be standing on flat firm footing and the cannon bone should be perpendicular to the ground.
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We need a picture taken from the front while the horse is standing in the same postion as described above.
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We need a picture taken directly of the back of the foot while standing in the position described above.
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We also need a picture where you can pick up the foot and take a picture straight down from the back as shown here.
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Lastly, we need a picture of the bottom surface of your horses' foot, even if your horse is wearing pads. Be sure to clean the surface so it can be easily viewed.
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Video?
Include video of your horse:
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Walking directly away about 50 feet and then back toward the camera
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Trotting directly away about 50 feet and then back toward the camera
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Being lunged (not under saddle) in either direction at the trot.
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Simply film the lameness exam performed by your veterinarian.