Posts tagged ComputedTomography
5 Most Common Limb Issues Identified by The Equina Standing CT

We went through our archives to display the five most common limb injuries and diseases identified by the Equina. The 1st most common limb issue identified by the Equina is Navicular Syndrome….

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Using Standing CT Imaging to Find Abscesses in Equine Patients

“Hoof abscesses occur when bacteria get trapped between the sensitive laminae (the tissue layer that bonds the hoof capsule to the coffin bone) and the hoof wall or sole. The bacteria create exudate (pus), which builds up and creates pressure behind the hoof wall or sole. This pressure can become extremely painful.” -Dr. Brian Fitzgerald

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