MRI to Predict Catastrophic Fetlock Fractures in Racehorses
Alexandra Beckstett
May 5, 2015
Researchers say MRI might be useful as a screening test to identify racehorses at increased risk of fetlock fracture.
Researchers say MRI might be useful as a screening test to identify racehorses at increased risk of fetlock fracture.
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