Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Digital radiography for the equine practitioner: basic principles and recent advances.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2012
- Authors:
- Nelson, Nathan C et al.
- Affiliation:
- College of Veterinary Medicine · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Digital X-ray systems for horses are becoming more common as they become cheaper and more accessible. There are two main types of systems: computed radiography, which uses special plates to capture images, and flat-panel systems, which take images directly. The way images are processed can greatly influence the final X-ray you see, so it's important to consider how the images are displayed. The choice of monitor and the environment where the images are viewed can also affect how well the images are interpreted. Overall, these advancements can help veterinarians get better images to diagnose issues in horses.
Abstract
As availability increases and cost decreases, digital radiograph systems become more common in equine practice. Technological advances provide an array of choices for the equine practitioner considering purchase. Two classes of systems are available: computed radiography and flat-panel systems (direct radiography). Image processing encompasses all manipulations performed on an image at acquisition and can have a profound effect on the final digital radiograph. Consideration should be given to the type of display monitor because many options are now available. The type of display monitor and the viewing environment have an effect on interpretation performance.
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