Advanced imaging of the spine in small animals

Ronaldo C da Costa; Valerie F Samii

doi:10.1016/j.cvsm.2010.05.002

Advanced imaging of the spine in small animals

Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2010 Sep;40(5):765-90. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2010.05.002.

Authors

Ronaldo C da Costa¹, Valerie F Samii

Affiliation

¹ Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, 601 Vernon L. Tharp Street, Columbus, OH 43210-1089, USA. dacosta.6@osu.edu

PMID: 20732591
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2010.05.002

Abstract

Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are extremely valuable techniques in the diagnosis of spinal disorders. This article reviews the fundamentals, indications, key technical aspects, and advantages and disadvantages of each modality. The CT and MRI features of common spinal diseases are discussed and illustrated. Comparative studies using advanced and nonadvanced imaging modalities are also presented.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Cat Diseases / diagnosis*
Cat Diseases / diagnostic imaging
Cats
Dog Diseases / diagnosis*
Dog Diseases / diagnostic imaging
Dogs
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / veterinary
Spinal Diseases / diagnosis
Spinal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
Spinal Diseases / veterinary*
Spine / diagnostic imaging
Spine / pathology*
Tomography, X-Ray Computed / veterinary