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Part of the Equine Computed Tomography (CT) Image Interpretation & Clinical Applications Online Lecture Series

CONTENT DESCRIPTION

This module provides a comprehensive overview of the use of computed tomography (CT) to evaluate the shoulder and elbow joints in horses. CT of the elbow and shoulder became recently available for adult horses with the increasing availability and use of large bore fan beam CT scanners in equine imaging. 

Detailed 3D imaging of the bone and surrounding soft tissues allows for in-depth evaluation of the elbow and shoulder in horses with lameness localized to (one of) these joints. The articular cartilage can be visualized after injection of intra-articular iodinated contrast medium, providing a more complete evaluation of the joint. CT is also helpful for surgical planning and/or CT-guided surgery in cases with osseous cyst-like lesions and/or (complex) fractures. 

Key components of the module include a review of the relevant anatomy, the principles of CT interpretation and acquisition, best practices for obtaining high quality images and normal imaging characteristics. Common pathologies will be discussed including case-based discussions to enhance diagnostic skills and correlation. 

Fig. 1 (lateral to the left): A. Transverse image of the cubital joint with a linear subchondral bone defect in the medial condyle of the medial humeral condyle. B. Frontal plane image of the cubital joint with a large subchondral osseous cyst-like lesion surrounded by marked sclerosis in the proximomedial part of radius. Presence of gas within the joint space consistent with vacuum phenomenon. C. Transverse plane image of avulsion fracture of the ulnaris lateralis muscle from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus..