J.-M. Denoix, L. Bertoni, A.-G. Heitzmann, N. Werpy, F. Audigié Equine Veterinary Education November 2011 23 11 574-580 The collateral ligaments (CL) of the distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ) are important structures for DIPJ stability. Collateral ligament injuries must be considered in the differential diagnosis of foot pain. An accurate examination of the CL-DIPJ can be performed with an adequate ultrasonographic technique and equipment. This paper describes the technique and normal ultrasonographic images as reference data for the diagnosis and documentation of CL-DIPJ desmopathies and enthesopathies.

• Equine
• Ligament