Diagnostic Imaging for Lameness Flashcards
1
Q
pro of US
A
real time of soft tissue and some bone
2
Q
number of views for rads in equines
A
MINIMUM of 4:
- DP
- LM
- 2 oblique
3
Q
indications for nuclear scintigraphy (6)
A
- can’t localize lameness
- lameness localized by no diagnosis made with rads or US
- multiple limb lameness
- intermittent lameness
- upper limb/pelvic lameness
- suspect fracture not seen on rads
4
Q
MRI is especially good for…
A
- structures within hoof
- fluid within bone
5
Q
half life of technetium-99 used for nuclear scintigraphy?
A
6 hours; put in isolation
6
Q
gold standard for bone imaging
A
CT
