DESCRIPTION:
"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.
CONTENTS:
Part 1 Principles of radiography.
1. Image formation.
2. Radiographic equipment.
3. Radiation safety and patient preparation.
4. Radiological interpretation and diagnosis.
Part 2 Radiographic procedures.
5. Radiography of the foot.
6. Radiography of the pastern.
7. Radiography of the fetlock.
8. Radiography of the metacarpus and metatarsus.
9. Radiography of the carpus.
10. Radiography of the tarsus.
11. Radiography of the elbow.
12. Radiography of the shoulder.
13. Radiography of the stifle.
14. Radiography of the hip & pelvis.
15. Radiography of the cervical vertebrae.
16. Radiography of the thoracolumbar and sacral vertebrae.
17. Radiography of the skull.
18. Radiography of the thorax.
19. Radiography of the abdomen.
20. Additional radiographic procedures (contrast radiography).
Appendix I Suggested exposure chart.
Appendix II Exposure chart for your practice.
Index.
