Computed tomography of extremities

A CT scan of limbs is usually assigned by a veterinarian to assess the state of a particular area due to congenital pathology, as well as a pet’s trauma, or surgical intervention, to see if it was effective. During a CT scan, they scan:

• Forelimbs. Soft tissues and bones: ulna, radius, shoulder and humerus joints, ulna joint, hand, wrist, metatarsus, phalanges.
• Hindlimbs. Femur, knee and scapular joint, tibia, tibia, heel, and metatarsus and phalanges.

Animal Clinic veterinarians in PGT Borovaya use the latest diagnostic system Iona-VeT. The animal is placed on a special auxiliary table, and the examined limb is placed on the table of the tomograph, is separated by a protective curtain, through which X-rays do not pass. In a short period of time, the computer will form a complete picture of the condition of the limb in the form of a 3D model.

Computed tomography of limb vessels of animals

A separate procedure is CT-angiography of the anterior and posterior limbs, in which blood vessels are examined. The procedure shall be decided by the veterinarian, if there are relevant indications, such as:

• Acute arterial thrombosis.
• Vascular Injuries.
• Vascular damage in diabetes.
• Vascular abnormalities in the extremities.
• Arterial aneurysm.

In addition, a CT scan of the vascular extremities is needed to properly perform the surgery. A CT scan of the limbs of a cat or dog using a contrast agent is possible. The iodine-containing drug is injected into the vein of the animal in order to better visualize tissue and pathology within them.