Diagnostic Imaging for the Diagnosis and Management of Lameness in the Equine Patient
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Equids".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 91
Special Issue Editors
Interests: equine sport medicine; equine surgery; lameness; equine ultrasonography
Interests: equine lameness; equine sport medicine; advanced diagnostic techniques; soft tissues injuries
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Interests: equine surgery; equine lameness; diagnostic imaging
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims at presenting high-quality scientific contributions that can improve the knowledge of the clinician regarding recent developments in equine diagnostic imaging, together with the latest directions of the research in the field, with an eye to future innovative approaches. Topics will be focused on field and advanced diagnostic imaging techniques for the diagnosis of lameness in the equine patient, together with the use of diagnostic imaging for the management of rehabilitation in the horse.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Diagnosis of lameness in the equine patient;
- Imaging-guided diagnosis of equine musculoskeletal pathology;
- Monitoring response to equine therapy and rehabilitation;
- Advanced diagnostic imaging techniques for equine patients;
- Portable imaging systems (e.g., digital radiography, ultrasonography);
- Advanced modalities (e.g., MRI, CT, nuclear scintigraphy);
- Emerging technologies (e.g., thermography, 3D imaging, AI-assisted diagnostics);
- Application of diagnostic imaging for rehabilitation in the horse;
- Ethical and welfare implications of diagnostic imaging procedures.
We encourage submissions in the form of original research articles, reviews, communications, commentaries, and case reports. These contributions will not only enhance understanding of equine lameness diagnostics but also drive the adoption of innovative practices, ultimately improving equine health and performance.
We look forward to receiving your contributions and improving the knowledge in the field of diagnostic imaging applied to the diagnosis and management of lameness in the horse.
Dr. Nicola Pilati
Dr. Francesca Beccati
Prof. Dr. Marco Pepe
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- horse lameness
- equine ultrasound
- equine advanced diagnostic imaging
- equine radiology
- equine sport medicine and rehabilitation
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