Equine Abaxial Sesamoid Nerve Blocks and Diagnostic Imaging
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
November 10, 2023
Here’s how equine veterinarians can use these nerve blocks to guide their diagnostic imaging plan.
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Here’s how equine veterinarians can use these nerve blocks to guide their diagnostic imaging plan.
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