Myra Barrett

1 INTRODUCTION The distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ) is one of multiple structures in the foot that is a common source of lameness in the horse.

1 INTRODUCTION In equine practice, pre-purchase examinations (PPEs) and associated survey radiographs have played a crucial role in the buying, selling and financial negotiations of equine athletes across all disciplines. Regardless of the number of years a veterinarian has been practicing or the discipline of a horse, the equine veterinarian's role in the PPE is to identify medical and orthopaedic issues that may limit immediate or future performance.

4. Discussion Based on these results, we can accept our hypothesis that ultrasound will underestimate the degree and extent of pathology in the digit for some structures. In particular, this study highlights that even when ultrasound accurately identifies some soft tissue injuries, there can be additional soft tissue or osseous abnormalities that are not detected.