A Practical Guide to Equine Radiography (Hardcover)

Renate Weller

ISBN 10: 1789180147 / ISBN 13: 9781789180145

Published by 5M Books Ltd, 2019

About this Item

Hardcover. A Practical Guide to Equine Radiography is designed to accompany the clinical veterinarian either within a hospital setting or out in the field. The book offers an informative step-by-step guide to obtaining high quality radiographs with a focus on image quality, accuracy, consistency and safety. General principles and equipment are covered before working through the anatomy of the horse with separate chapters devoted to each body region, providing a thorough and detailed picture of the skeletal structure of the horse, making the book an ideal reference for professionals involved with horse health and disease.Features provided in the book will guide the veterinarian through the stages of taking and interpreting normal radiographs and include: Clinical indications of radiographic areas of interest in the horse Equipment required Preparation and setup guides, supported by photographs Projections focusing on radiographic areas of interest, aided by photographs x-rays presented with detailed labels, providing a close-up view of skeletal structures Three dimensional images demonstrating normal anatomyA Practical Guide to Equine Radiography is an essential tool for equine practitioners, veterinary students and para-professionals. This manual is designed to serve as a guide for the clinical veterinarian to perform radiographs on horses. Every area of the horse is included, from the most common (helmet or giblet) to the most difficult (the spine, thorax or abdomen). Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Practical Guide to Equine Radiography (Hardcover)
• Publisher: 5M Books Ltd
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1789180147
• ISBN 13: 9781789180145
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

A step-by-step equine radiography guide for producing accurate, consistent, high-quality horse X-rays.

A Practical Guide to Equine Radiography is designed to accompany the clinical veterinarian in both hospital settings and field practice. This 228-page manual provides an informative step-by-step guide to obtaining high-quality radiographs, with a focus on image quality, accuracy, consistency, and safety.

The book begins with general principles and equipment before working through the anatomy of the horse by body region. Separate chapters provide a detailed view of equine skeletal structure, making this a practical reference for professionals involved with horse health and disease.

• Step-by-step radiographic guidance for equine practitioners, veterinary students, and para-professionals
• Covers clinical indications for radiographic areas of interest in the horse
• Includes equipment, preparation, and setup guides supported by photographs
• Explains projections for radiographic areas of interest, aided by photographs
• Features labelled X-rays and three-dimensional images showing normal anatomy and skeletal structures
• Covers every area of the horse from common areas to difficult regions including the spine, thorax, and abdomen

Written by Gabriel Manso Diaz, Javier Lopez San Roman, and Renate Weller, A Practical Guide to Equine Radiography is an essential tool for clinical veterinarians and equine health professionals who need clear, practical support for taking and interpreting normal radiographs.

About the Author

Gabriel Manso Díaz teaches veterinary medicine. Javier López-Sanromán is a professor of equine surgery. Renate Weller does clinical work and research for the Royal Veterinary College.