Equine Veterinarians
Frequently Asked Questions
- When Would I Perform Standing Equine Leg CT?
- What Are The Benefits of Standing Equine Leg CT Compared to Conventional CT?
- Can I Refer for Standing Equine Leg CT?
When Would I Perform Standing Equine Leg CT?
- Hallmarq’s Standing Equine Leg CT utilizes cone beam technology to optimize images of the distal limb, instead of fan-beam CT, commonly used to image the head.
- It is of benefit in cases where lameness has been localized to the region of foot to fetlock, and primary bone injury is suspected.
- Sub-millimeter resolution images, combined with the ability to perform 3D reconstruction, add detailed information to bony pathology suspected on radiographs.
- This assists with surgical planning and, where a contrast agent is additionally used, can offer information about the articular surface of a joint.
- In cases such as osteochondral fragmentation or fracture, cone-beam CT clearly illustrates pathology, eliminating the issue of superimposition of multiple structures which can contribute to occasional uncertainty when interpreting alternative imaging modalities.
What Are The Benefits of Standing Equine Leg CT Compared to Conventional CT?
Can I Refer for Standing Equine Leg CT?