Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Equine Fetlock

Indications for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the fetlock region are discussed. Normal anatomy is described by reference to figures illustrating sagittal, transverse, and dorsal plane scans using T1-weighted spoiled gradient echo, T2* gradient echo, and short tau inversion recovery (STIR) sequences. Examples of the more common abnormalities identified using MRI are provided.