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ArticleAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI2026

Longitudinal, Objective Fan-Beam Computed Tomographic Evaluation of the Distal Third Metacarpal Bone in 31 Non-Lame Showjumpers.

Aileen Höhl, Danica Pollard, Annamária Nagy

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Aileen HöhlDepartment and Clinic of Equine Medicine, University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest, Dóramajor, 2225 Üllő, Hungary.ORCID 0009-0008-0962-3972
Danica PollardIndependent Researcher, Wisbech PE14 9NU, UK.ORCID 0000-0003-2986-1851
Annamária NagyDepartment and Clinic of Equine Medicine, University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest, Dóramajor, 2225 Üllő, Hungary.ORCID 0000-0001-9650-1085

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National Research, Development and Innovation Fund FK 138825
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Abstract

Computed tomography (CT) is increasingly used in equine lameness diagnosis, but no objective CT findings have been documented in the fetlock of sport horses. The aim of this study was to describe the pattern and longitudinal changes of densification in the distal third metacarpal bone (McIII) in non-lame showjumpers using CT measurements. Fan-beam CT examination of both metacarpophalangeal regions was performed in 31 non-lame showjumpers in regular work, at four examinations (times 0-3) on 27, 21 and 10 horses, respectively, with a median interval of 10 months. Mean Hounsfield unit (HU) values were recorded on sagittal reconstructions in the dorsal and palmar halves of the medial and lateral condyles, parasagittal grooves, and in the sagittal ridge. Mean dorsal HU values were highest in the medial condyle (1168.7 ± 67.2 HU at time 0) and lowest in the lateral parasagittal groove (947.0 ± 96.2 HU at time 0). Multivariable linear regression analysis showed that dorsal HU increased with showjumping level (3.12 HU per 5 cm increase in fence height;

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CTdensificationfetlocksport horse

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PMID42651870
PMCPMC13508917

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