Veterinary Medicine: Radiology For Bone Lesions and Fractures in the Dog and Cat

Course overview

Diagnostic work up of musculoskeletal disorders frequently includes radiographic examination and/or other diagnostic imaging procedures. The imaging modalities are used to further characterize clinically localized problems and to differentiate disease processes. Aggressive and nonaggressive bone lesions are very common. Diagnostic imaging plays an important role in diagnosing and differentiating these pathologic processes. Radiology is considered the first technique to implement to try to establish a diagnosis. Diagnostic imaging is a vital component in the diagnosis and management of fractures. At initial presentation, fractures can be identified and classified to permit planning of optimal treatment. Fractures can be monitored to assess healing and identify developing complications. Fracture identification and radiographic description of fractures along with evaluating fracture healing and complications of fracture repair, are of paramount importance for a successful treatment.