Diagnostic Imaging
X-ray
X-Rays or Radiographs are one of the most frequently used tools in veterinary medicine to help quickly identify Internal issues. Most commonly used to diagnose broken bones and fractures, x-rays can also be helpful to spot issues with soft tissue structures and organs. This form of imaging works by passing low levels of radiation through the body in which different structures will absorb varying amounts of this radiation to help form a detailed image. Bones absorb the most and therefore appear white on an image, whereas air and gas absorb very little so appear dark or black in contrast.
CT
CT stands for Computerised Tomography and helps us to investigate and diagnose and wide range of conditions. The computer software is able to differentiate between soft tissue and bone allowing for a more detailed diagnostic test than a traditional x-ray. The procedure generates different cross-sectional images which can then be organized to form a 3D image of the patient.
