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Desmitis of the palmar or plantar ligaments of the proximal interphalangeal joint: A descriptive case series (2025)
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Peeters, M., Ott, S., van Veggel, E., Berner, D., & Perrier, M. (2025). Desmitis of the palmar or plantar ligaments of the proximal interphalangeal joint: A descriptive case series. Equine Veterinary Journal, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14547

BackgroundLimited reports in the literature are available regarding desmitis of the palmar/plantar ligaments of the proximal interphalangeal joint (PL-PIPJ); the clinical significance of such injuries is unknown.ObjectivesTo describe the ability to d... Read More about Desmitis of the palmar or plantar ligaments of the proximal interphalangeal joint: A descriptive case series.

Computed tomographic findings of a nasal neuroendocrine neoplasm with intracranial extension in a horse (2024)
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Giorio, M., Mitchell, J., Priestnall, S., Dunkel, B., Dash, R., & Berner, D. (2024). Computed tomographic findings of a nasal neuroendocrine neoplasm with intracranial extension in a horse. Equine Veterinary Education, https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.14040

A 20-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding was presented to the Royal Veterinary College Equine Referral Hospital for investigation of left-sided epistaxis, depression and gait abnormalities of approximately 1 month duration. Physical examination and cr... Read More about Computed tomographic findings of a nasal neuroendocrine neoplasm with intracranial extension in a horse.

Surgical treatment of headshaking by removal of a paracondylar process fragment via modified hyovertebrotomy approach: A detailed anatomical and surgical description in an adult horse (2024)
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Spiesshofer, P., Hawkins, A., Berner, D., Previdelli, R., & Fiske-Jackson, A. (2024). Surgical treatment of headshaking by removal of a paracondylar process fragment via modified hyovertebrotomy approach: A detailed anatomical and surgical description in an adult horse. Veterinary Surgery, https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.14102

ObjectiveTo describe, in detail, the relevant anatomy and surgical approach to access the paracondylar process (PCP) and report its application in a clinical case of headshaking.AnimalA seven-year-old, mixed breed mare.Study designExperimental study/... Read More about Surgical treatment of headshaking by removal of a paracondylar process fragment via modified hyovertebrotomy approach: A detailed anatomical and surgical description in an adult horse.

Conservative management of a fracture of the greater trochanter of the femur in an adult horse (2024)
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Peeters, M., Wallace, A., Chesworth, M., Berner, D., & Fiske-Jackson, A. (2024). Conservative management of a fracture of the greater trochanter of the femur in an adult horse. Equine Veterinary Education, https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.13949

An 8-year-old Warmblood cross mare was presented for further investigation of an acute-onset lameness of the right hindlimb. Three weeks prior to presentation, the horse was found markedly lame at walk following a fall during exercise. The horse was... Read More about Conservative management of a fracture of the greater trochanter of the femur in an adult horse.

Presence and size of synovial masses within the navicular bursa correlate well between MRI and bursoscopy and have a guarded prognosis (2023)
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Giorio, M. E., Graham, R. J., Berner, D., O'Neill, H. D., & Bladon, B. M. (2023). Presence and size of synovial masses within the navicular bursa correlate well between MRI and bursoscopy and have a guarded prognosis. Equine Veterinary Journal, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14040

Background: Focal hyperintense lesions within the navicular bursa emanating from the dorsal border of the deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT) can be recognised on T1-weighted magnetic resonance images (MRI) and have been attributed to lameness in horse... Read More about Presence and size of synovial masses within the navicular bursa correlate well between MRI and bursoscopy and have a guarded prognosis.

Characterization of Equine Chronic Tendon Lesions in Low- and High-Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging (2022)
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Doll, C., von Pueckler, K., Offhaus, J., Berner, D., & Burk, J. (2022). Characterization of Equine Chronic Tendon Lesions in Low- and High-Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Veterinary Sciences, 9(6), https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci9060297

In equine medicine, experience regarding MRI of chronic tendon lesions is limited, and evidence on the suitability of different sequences in 3 T high-field MRI is scarce. Therefore, macroscopically healthy and altered tendons were examined by histolo... Read More about Characterization of Equine Chronic Tendon Lesions in Low- and High-Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Measurement accuracy of foot conformation parameters on low-field magnetic resonance images in horses (2022)
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Bolt, D., Carrier, M., Sheridan, K., Manso-Diaz, G., & Berner, D. (2022). Measurement accuracy of foot conformation parameters on low-field magnetic resonance images in horses. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 112, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2022.103894

Foot imbalance and malalignment of the digits are common in horses. Angle and distance measurements performed on bones, joints and hoof wall on radiographs provide essential guidance for precise corrective trimming and shoeing. This study aimed to in... Read More about Measurement accuracy of foot conformation parameters on low-field magnetic resonance images in horses.

Caudal foot placement superior to toe elevation for navicular palmaroproximal-palmarodistal-oblique image quality (2022)
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Peeters, M. W., Thursby, J. J., Watson, H. E., & Berner, D. (2022). Caudal foot placement superior to toe elevation for navicular palmaroproximal-palmarodistal-oblique image quality. Equine Veterinary Journal, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.13563

Background: Palmaroproximal-palmarodistal oblique (PaPr-PaDiO) radiographs are regularly obtained for full evaluation of the navicular bone (NB). Despite their routine use, different acquisition techniques are described.
Objectives: Determining the... Read More about Caudal foot placement superior to toe elevation for navicular palmaroproximal-palmarodistal-oblique image quality.

Retrospective analysis of oblique and straight distal sesamoidean ligament desmitis in 52 horses (2021)
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Hawkins, A., O’Leary, L., Bolt, D., Fiske‐Jackson, A., Berner, D., & Smith, R. (2021). Retrospective analysis of oblique and straight distal sesamoidean ligament desmitis in 52 horses. Equine Veterinary Journal, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.13438

Background
Injuries to the oblique (ODSL) or straight (SDSL) distal sesamoidean ligaments are a recognised cause of distal limb lameness in the horse. However, there are only limited publications addressing common diagnostic features and prognosis.... Read More about Retrospective analysis of oblique and straight distal sesamoidean ligament desmitis in 52 horses.

Volumetric measurements of paranasal sinuses and examination of sinonasal communication in healthy Shetland ponies: anatomical and morphometric characteristics using computed tomography (2021)
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Köhler, L., Schulz-Kornas, E., Vervuert, I., Gittel, C., Winter, K., Berner, D., & Gerlach, K. (2021). Volumetric measurements of paranasal sinuses and examination of sinonasal communication in healthy Shetland ponies: anatomical and morphometric characteristics using computed tomography. BMC Veterinary Research, 17(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-021-02748-6

Effect of scan plane and arthrography on visibility and inter-observer agreement of the equine distal sesamoidean impar ligament on magnetic resonance images (2020)
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Berner, D., Mader, D., Groß, C., & Gerlach, K. (2020). Effect of scan plane and arthrography on visibility and inter-observer agreement of the equine distal sesamoidean impar ligament on magnetic resonance images. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 103227. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2020.103227

In magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations, moderate to severe changes of the distal sesamoidean impar ligament (DSIL) were found in horses with lameness localized to their feet. Histologic abnormalities were detected more commonly in lame hors... Read More about Effect of scan plane and arthrography on visibility and inter-observer agreement of the equine distal sesamoidean impar ligament on magnetic resonance images.

In Vivo Magic Angle Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Cell Tracking in Equine Low-Field MRI (2019)
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Horstmeier, C., Ahrberg, A. B., Berner, D., Burk, J., Gittel, C., Hillmann, A., Offhaus, J., & Brehm, W. (2019). In Vivo Magic Angle Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Cell Tracking in Equine Low-Field MRI. Stem Cells International, https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/5670106

The magic angle effect increases the MRI signal of healthy tendon tissue and could be used for more detailed evaluation of tendon structure. Furthermore, it could support the discrimination of hypointense artefacts induced by contrast agents such as... Read More about In Vivo Magic Angle Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Cell Tracking in Equine Low-Field MRI.