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Handbook of Equine Radiography E-Book

Handbook of Equine Radiography E-Book

Martin Weaver | Safia Barakzai

(2009)

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Abstract

The Handbook of Equine Radiography is a practical and accessible “how-to” guide to obtaining high-quality radiographs of the horse. It covers all aspects of taking radiographs of the commonly examined regions (lower limbs and skull) as well as less frequently examined areas (upper limbs, trunk).
The main part of the book consists of diagrams to illustrate the positioning of the horse and the radiography equipment. For each view a benchmark example of a normal radiograph is illustrated. The accompanying text for each radiographic view succinctly presents the most relevant aspects.
Practically orientated, and including chapters covering such key areas as radiation safety in equine radiography and patient preparation, plus a trouble-shooting section, the Handbook of Equine Radiography is an indispensable guide to practitioners in all countries engaged in equine work.

  • Clear diagrams illustrate the positioning of the horse and the radiography equipment
  • Contains all the information required to radiograph a horse
  • Accessible to veterinary surgeons who obtain most of their radiographs in the field

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front cover Cover
Title page iii
Copyright page iv
Table of contents v
PART 1: PRINCIPLES OF RADIOGRAPHY 1
CHAPTER 1: IMAGE FORMATION 3
CHAPTER 2: RADIOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT 5
X-ray machine 5
Cassettes and screens 5
Grids 6
Film labels 6
Cassette holders 6
Foot-positioning aids 7
Computerised radiography and direct digital radiography 7
CHAPTER 3: RADIATION SAFETY AND PATIENT PREPARATION 9
Principles of radiation safety 9
Radiation sources 9
Restricting exposure to radiation 10
Patient preparation 12
CHAPTER 4: RADIOLOGICAL INTERPRETATION AND DIAGNOSIS 13
PART 2: RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES 17
CHAPTER 5: RADIOGRAPHY OF THE FOOT 19
Introduction 19
Preparation 19
Views 20
CHAPTER 6: RADIOGRAPHY OF THE PASTERN 35
Introduction 35
Preparation 35
Standard views 35
CHAPTER 7: RADIOGRAPHY OF THE FETLOCK 41
Introduction 41
Preparation 41
Standard views 42
Additional views 48
CHAPTER 8: RADIOGRAPHY OF THE METACARPUS AND METATARSUS 53
Introduction 53
Patient preparation 53
Views 54
CHAPTER 9: RADIOGRAPHY OF THE CARPUS 65
Introduction 65
Preparation 65
Views 66
CHAPTER 10: RADIOGRAPHY OF THE TARSUS 79
Introduction 79
Patient preparation 79
Views 82
CHAPTER 11: RADIOGRAPHY OF THE ELBOW 95
Introduction 95
Patient preparation 95
Views 96
CHAPTER 12: RADIOGRAPHY OF THE SHOULDER 103
Introduction 103
Patient preparation 103
Views 104
CHAPTER 13: RADIOGRAPHY OF THE STIFLE 109
Introduction 109
Patient preparation 109
Views 110
CHAPTER 14: RADIOGRAPHY OF THE HIP AND PELVIS 121
Introduction 121
Preparation 121
Views 122
CHAPTER 15: RADIOGRAPHY OF THE CERVICAL VERTEBRAE 127
Introduction 127
Preparation 127
CHAPTER 16: RADIOGRAPHY OF THE THORACOLUMBAR AND SACRAL VERTEBRAE 133
Introduction 133
Radiographic positioning 133
CHAPTER 17: RADIOGRAPHY OF THE SKULL 137
Introduction 137
Patient preparation 137
Views 140
CHAPTER 18: RADIOGRAPHY OF THE THORAX 161
Introduction 161
Patient preparation 161
Views 162
CHAPTER 19: RADIOGRAPHY OF THE ABDOMEN 169
Introduction 169
CHAPTER 20: ADDITIONAL RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES (CONTRAST RADIOGRAPHY) 171
Contrast radiography of the foot 171
Appendix I: SUGGESTED EXPOSURE CHART 173
Appendix II: EXPOSURE CHART FOR YOUR PRACTICE 177
INDEX 181