Publications by authors named "Katja Winderickx"
Background: Computed tomography (CT) of the axial skeleton is increasing across many equine hospitals. CT of the pelvis and caudal spine in a large group of clinical cases has not been reported previously.
Objective: To describe the pathological lesions identified in the caudal spine/pelvis in horses and ponies undergoing CT spine of this region.
Article Synopsis
- Cross-sectional imaging, specifically CT scans, can enhance the diagnosis of complex areas in live horses, particularly the pelvis and caudal spine, which has not been extensively studied before.
- The study involved a retrospective case series of 56 horses, revealing that the CT scans could be safely performed under general anesthesia, typically lasting around 30 minutes, and resulted in diagnostic-quality images with common anatomical variations noted.
- Limitations included inconsistent scanning regions, potential image noise in larger horses, and reduced image quality for soft tissue evaluation, but overall, the procedure was deemed effective and safe.