Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 26, Issue 10 , Pages 453-461 , October 2006

Meniscal damage diagnosed by ultrasonography in horses: A retrospective study of 74 femorotibial joint ultrasonographic examinations (2000–2005)

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 Refereed

PII: S0737-0806(06)00449-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2006.08.003

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 26, Issue 10 , Pages 453-461 , October 2006

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