Radiography and ultrasonography are the most used techniques in veterinary clinical
practice, due to organizational, managerial and, mostly, economic reasons. However, in the …

Simple Summary Nuclear medicine imaging techniques consist of acquiring images after
intravenous administration of a small dose of radioactive molecules. Different nuclear …

A positron emission tomography (PET) scanner, with an openable ring of detectors, was
specifically designed to image the distal limb of standing horses. The goals of this …

This retrospective, methods comparison study aimed to compare skeletal scintigraphy and
18F‐NaF positron emission tomography (PET) for the detection of abnormalities in the …

Positron Emission Tomography is a non-disruptive and high-sensitive digital imaging
technique which allows to measure in-vivo and non invasively the changes of metabolic and …

Lesions of the deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT) are a cause for foot lameness in horses.
Positron emission tomography (PET) could provide valuable information regarding the …

Positron emission tomography (PET) has established itself as a pertinent tool in equine
musculoskeletal imaging in the last few years. With the ability to provide functional …

Maximal standardized uptake values (SUVmax) are commonly used for the interpretation of
PET studies. Limited information regarding the SUVmax of 18F‐NaF PET in horses is …

Flexor tendon injuries are a common cause of lameness and early retirement in equine
athletes. While ultrasonography is most frequently utilised, advanced diagnostic imaging …

Background Changes in the proximal sesamoid bones (sesamoids) and the insertional
region of the adjacent suspensory ligament branch (branch) are of particular importance in …