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ArticleFrontiers in veterinary science2023

Visualization of anatomical structures in the fetlock region of the horse using cone beam computed tomography in comparison with conventional multidetector computed tomography.

Jonathan Bierau, Antonio M Cruz, Christoph Koch, Gabriel Manso-Diaz, Kathrin Büttner, Carsten Staszyk, Michael Röcken

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Article in Frontiers in veterinary science, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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  3. Equine Standing Multidetector Computed Tomography of the Distal Thoracic Limb and Tarsus Has a Lower Cumulative Radiation Dose than Digital Radiography.Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association · 2025
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Jonathan BierauEquine Clinic (Surgery, Orthopedics), Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Giessen, Germany.
Antonio M CruzEquine Clinic (Surgery, Orthopedics), Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Giessen, Germany.
Christoph KochDepartment of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Vetsuisse Faculty, Swiss Institute of Equine Medicine (ISME), University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Gabriel Manso-DiazFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
Kathrin BüttnerUnit for Biomathematics and Data Processing, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Giessen, Germany.
Carsten Staszyk *Institute of Veterinary-Anatomy, -Histology, and -Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Giessen, Germany.
Michael Röcken *Equine Clinic (Surgery, Orthopedics), Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Giessen, Germany.

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Abstract

Introduction: Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is regarded as a convenient and suitable alternative to conventional computed tomography. However, in the horse, the quality of obtained data sets needs to be evaluated. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the visibility and accessibility of clinically relevant anatomical structures displayed in CBCT and conventional multidetector computed tomography (MDCT). Materials and methods: Twenty-nine limbs from horses euthanized for reasons unrelated to this study were used. Native and intraarticular contrast scans of the fetlock (CBCT vs. MDCT) were performed. The visibility and accessibility of selected anatomical structures were blindly scored by three independent experienced observers using a scoring system previously reported and adapted to the fetlock joint. Results: Only minor differences between CBCT and MDCT were identified concerning the diagnostic quality of images for osseous structures. Soft tissue structures were better evaluated on MDCT images. In CBCT as well as in MDCT articular cartilage could only be visualized after intraarticular injection of contrast medium. Discussion/conclusion: Cone beam computed tomography of the fetlock is a useful and reliable diagnostic tool when evaluating osseous structures and delineating articular cartilage with contrast medium. However, this modality is limited for assessing soft tissues structures.

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anatomycone beam computed tomographydiagnosticfetlockhorse

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PMCPMC10802162

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