Navicular bone lesion
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See ProWhat to look for
- A focal resorptive lesion in the centre of the navicular (distal sesamoid) bone, distal aspect (arrow)
- This oblique 'upright pedal' view shows the navicular bone clear of the pastern bones
- Navicular disease is a common cause of forelimb heel pain; MRI shows what a film cannot
Against the normal
Read every bone's outline and density, then every joint: the space, the margins and the bone under the cartilage. Compare with the other limb, and always take at least two views at right angles.
Source: Maleas G. et al., Vet Surg 2026. CC BY 4.0. For learning: not a diagnostic service.
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