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Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2016; 29(01): 1-13
DOI: 10.3415/VCOT-15-05-0082
Review Article
Schattauer GmbH

Usefulness of multidetector computed tomography in the evaluation of spinal neuro- musculoskeletal injuries

Mario Ricciardi
1   Pingry Veterinary Hospital, Bari, Italy
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Received: 07 May 2015

Accepted: 06 November 2015

Publication Date:
19 December 2017 (online)

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Summary

Spinal trauma is commonly diagnosed in small animal practice. Although the first approach to the patient with spinal trauma includes survey spinal radiographs, an accurate evaluation of the injury often requires advanced imaging. Multidetector computed tomography has revolutionized computed tomography technology, providing near-isotropic volumetric representation of the complete body with exquisite anatomical detail in a brief scan time. This review aims to discuss the technical background, indications, and limitations of multidetector computed tomography in the assessment of spinal trauma with particular reference to skeletal, muscular and nervous spinal components.

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Keywords

Spinal trauma - computed tomography - dog

 

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