Fortunately fractured pedal bones are relatively uncommon – the pedal bone is protected and encased within the hoof. In this case the horse has sustained a massive pedal bone fracture. Unfortunately this fracture extends into the coffin (P2 – P3) joint.
Digital radiography enables us to look at a reversed (Polaroid) image. This often illustrates fine fracture lines more clearly than the conventional view (see arrows).
When X raying for a suspect pedal bone fracture it is important to take a number of different ‘views’. This lateral X Ray is the same horse as above – it is very difficult to see any evidence of a fracture.

Digital Radiography

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