Figure 7. Limb positioning under general anaesthesia for a contrast computed tomography arteriogram of the distal limb (courtesy of Dr Mads Kristoffersen, Helsinborg Equine Hospital, Sweden).

Imaging modalities for the equine distal limb

There are many computed tomography machines available from companies such as Siemens, Philips and Canon that have been adapted from use in humans for use in horses. These machines tend to be fan beam...