MRI to Evaluate Suspensory, Sesamoid Injuries (AAEP 2012)
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
March 27, 2013
Researchers say MRI is invaluable for identifying suspensory ligament lesions and sesamoid bone damage.
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