Musculo-skeletal ultrasonography with power doppler associated with B-mode in the equine

Authors

  • V. Ferreira Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias
  • M. F. Boffa Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias
  • M. I. Monina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30972/vet.3326189

Keywords:

Ultrasound, Power angio, Horse, Skeletal muscle

Abstract

Ultrasonography, in equine medicine, is a fundamental technique for the diagnosis of lameness and in the evaluation of the decrease in sporting performance. In spite of the great development of B Mode, there is little use of Color Doppler and specifically of Power Doppler or Power Angio in the evaluation of musculoskeletal conditions in the equine. The objective of this work was to analyze the scope, advantages and limitations of the ultrasonographic study with Power Doppler associated to B Mode in the evaluation of 122 musculoskeletal disorders in sport equines, between 2 and 15 years old, of both sexes and different breeds. A Sonoscape E2 portable ultrasound scanner with a 7-11 Mhz linear probe and a 2.5-5 Mhz convex probe was used. Of all the musculoskeletal lesions evaluated (n:122), the presence of Power Doppler signal was observed in 46/122 being grade I (29/46), followed by grade II (13/46) and finally grade III (4/46). Although this is a preliminary study and more results are needed to be able to apply statistical analysis, according to the authors’ experience, Power Doppler complementing B-mode ultra sonographic studies has proven to be a very useful tool for diagnosis, follow-up of the evolution of lesions, evaluation of therapeutic response and as a predictive value of possible future lesions.

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M. I. Monina

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Published

2022-12-26

How to Cite

Ferreira, V., Boffa, M. F., & Monina, M. I. (2022). Musculo-skeletal ultrasonography with power doppler associated with B-mode in the equine. Revista Veterinaria, 33(2), 235–240. https://doi.org/10.30972/vet.3326189

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