Hoof Balance

Measure calibrated lateromedial and dorsopalmar hoof radiographs.

DigiHoof proposes landmarks, calculates foot-balance measurements, and places reviewed results into a standardized report. The veterinarian inspects and corrects the landmarks before using the outputs.

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Hoof Balance is available without a subscription. A veterinarian account is required.

Views Lateromedial and dorsopalmar
Measurement basis Calibrated, editable landmarks
Clinical control Veterinarian reviews every result

Calculated outputs

Measurements are determined by projection.

Values are calculated from the final landmark positions and confirmed calibration factor. Missing or unsuitable landmarks should not be reported.

LM

Lateromedial projection

Foot balance and sagittal measurements

  • Palmar angleUpper- and lower-wing references relative to ground
  • Sole depthDistal P3 tip to solar surface
  • Dorsal hoof wall–P3 distancesProximal and distal
  • Dorsal hoof wall–P3 angleRelationship of the two dorsal margins
  • P3 wing asymmetryVertical difference between wing references
  • Breakover relative to P3Ground reference relative to the P3 tip
  • Hoof tip–P3 tip distanceCalibrated linear distance
DP

Dorsopalmar projection

Medial and lateral solar measurements

  • Medial sole depthMedial P3 wing reference to solar surface
  • Lateral sole depthLateral P3 wing reference to solar surface
  • Side orientationConfirmed from the radiographic marker
Projection matters.

Rotation and beam alignment can alter apparent symmetry. DP measurements must be reviewed with positioning quality and marker placement in mind.

Before analysis

Confirm the study is suitable.

  • Correct horse, limb, date, and projection
  • Appropriate positioning and beam alignment
  • Visible anatomical and ground-surface references
  • Valid calibration information
  • Correct medial/lateral marker placement on DP views

Before reporting

Review the image and every landmark.

  • Inspect the original radiograph at diagnostic quality
  • Correct proposed landmarks where required
  • Confirm the units and calculated values
  • Exclude outputs affected by image or calibration error
  • Interpret measurements with the complete clinical examination

Clinical limitation

Measurement software does not correct acquisition error.

DigiHoof standardizes landmark names, calculations, and reporting. It cannot make poorly positioned, oblique, uncalibrated, or nondiagnostic radiographs comparable. The veterinarian determines whether a measurement should be used.

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