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Fig. 1.28 Standard dorsolateral/plantaromedial Fig. 1.29 Lateral radiograph of a foot showing
oblique radiographic projection of a tarsus illustrating a positive contrast study of the navicular bursa.
degenerative joint disease of the small tarsal joints Contrast media was injected into the bursa to
(‘bone spavin’). Note the joint collapse, periarticular ascertain its integrity following a puncture of the solar
new bone formation and subchondral bone lysis and surface of the foot. No contrast is seen moving from
surrounding sclerosis. the bursa into the solar penetration tract.

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Fig. 1.30 A lateral radiograph of the foot is being taken.
Note the radiation safety measures and that the foot is
raised off the ground to assist in correct positioning.

Fig. 1.31 Digital radiograph of a lateromedial
projection of a tarsus showing osteochondral
fragmentation of the distal intermediate ridge of the
tibia in a young horse.