Digital X-rays in lameness diagnostics

Horses may develop an abnormal gait, which is the result of locomotor dysfunction. Their weight no longer seems to be distributed evenly over their legs, and lameness becomes particularly noticeable when the horse is trotting. Is the horse suffering from lameness? Lameness severely affects the horse’s locomotor system, but unfortunately it’s not uncommon, especially in equestrian sports.

Precautionary X-ray examinations of young horses in the hock area can be helpful for the early detection and prevention of joint chip fractures. This can minimise the risk of a major impairment of the joints or even joint locking.

X-ray examinations play an important role in confirming the lameness diagnosis, especially in cases of bone-cartilage damage. This also allows for targeted and successful therapy. Digital X-raying with portable X-ray units has multiple advantages for the veterinarian, as well as for horses and their owners. Firstly, an outpatient examination in the horse’s own stable minimises the stress for the horse, which is a very important advantage for horse owners. In addition, top quality X-ray images are available to you as a veterinarian directly after exposure.

The powerful combination of our X-DR Portable Case L WiFi and our X-AQS X-ray software, developed in-house provide you with the ultimate package for equine exams and accurate diagnosis. The detector which is included in the X-ray case produces X-ray images with an excellent resolution level of 76 µm (about 11 million pixels) allowing you to make diagnoses from optimum quality images. In addition, the special integrated measurement functions of our X-AQS in-house software provide you with the best possible diagnostic tools. Besides acquisition and diagnosis, the software also offers patient management facilities via a Picture Archiving And Communication System (PACS), with integrated cloud solutions. The system offers everything you need for trouble-free equine exams at any location off-site.

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