Risk assessment for condylar stress fracture in elite racing Thoroughbreds using standing computed tomography-based virtual mechanical testing
Nicola L. Brown, Soroush Irandoust, Elleana J Thom, R. Chris Whitton, Corinne R. Henak, Peter Muir
This study uses 3D finite element analysis on sCT images to estimate strain in Thoroughbred racehorses' third metacarpal bones, finding higher strain in areas with subchondral bone injury, aligning with clinical risk assessments.
Equine Veterinary Journal · Jan 18, 2026Peer-reviewedBioengineering