Publications by authors named "Koppany Boros"
Animals (Basel)
March 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Metacarpophalangeal joint pain is a frequent issue causing lameness in racehorses, often linked to radiological changes in the sagittal ridge (SR) of the third metacarpal bone, affecting their performance and sales value.
- - A study examined 40 yearlings using computed tomography (CT) at three intervals to assess the SR, revealing that the average Hounsfield Unit (HU) values increased over the first six months but stabilized afterward, and many observed lesions were found to reduce in size.
- - Hypoattenuating lesions were common, especially in the dorsal aspect of the SR, but notably, these lesions did not correlate with lameness in the horses throughout the training
Animals (Basel)
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- Most catastrophic injuries in Thoroughbred racehorses occur at the fetlock joint, but there's a lack of imaging studies on this topic for yearling Thoroughbreds before they start training.
- A study using MRI, CT, and radiographs examined the metacarpophalangeal joints of 40 non-lame Thoroughbred yearlings, revealing various lesions and abnormalities.
- Common findings included lesions in the sagittal ridge, hyperattenuation in specific bone areas, and enlarged vascular channels, suggesting potential developmental issues or early signs of injury in these horses.
