"Clinical Radiology of the Horse" is the best-selling,
practical guide to all areas of equine radiography and radiology written
by an experienced group of clinicians with a broad range of
backgrounds. As with previous editions, this fourth edition provides
more than 800 normal and clinical images including annotated radiographs
and line diagrams. Many of the images have been replaced by digital
images, and there are also many new illustrations, both in the textbook
and on the companion website. It provides a comprehensive guide both to
the techniques used to obtain radiographs of the horse, and to
radiographic interpretation. The normal radiographic anatomy of immature
and mature horses is presented with normal variations, incidental
findings, and details of significant abnormalities. Remarks on clinical
prognosis and treatment are also included. The text has been updated to
include new information, knowledge gained from continued clinical
experience and the most relevant references from recent literature. The
emphasis throughout is on practical tips, common pitfalls, and the
techniques used to obtain the best radiographs of specific areas and
conditions.
The fourth edition has been completely updated and
now fully reflects the move to digital imaging. Additional changes to
this edition include major revisions to the chapters on the head,
thorax, and abdomen; expansion of and division into three chapters for
the foot, pastern, and fetlock; and further reading lists organised
under sub-headings for ease of reference. The focus still remains on
radiography and radiology, but the authors reference situations in which
other imaging techniques may be appropriate and provide suggestions for
further reading.
This edition also includes access to a
password-protected website with all the images from the book as well as
150 additional images with examples of more subtle lesions, more
fractures, correct technique and positioning versus incorrect, immature
horses, progression of disease, and pathological images.
"Clinical
Radiology of the Horse, Fourth Edition" will be invaluable all who take
or read equine radiographs, including students, veterinary
practitioners who x-ray horses relatively infrequently, and to equine
specialists.
About the Author:
Janet A. Butler
Jan specialises in equine
radiography and has 40 years' experience in this field. She joined the
Animal Health Trust in Newmarket, UK in 1975 where she gained
considerable experience working with many internationally renowned
veterinary surgeons. Since 1997 she has been working in private
practice, initially at the Willesley Equine Clinic, UK, which since 2009
has been part of the B&W Equine Group.
Christopher M. Colles
Chris
qualified from the Royal Veterinary College, UK in 1971. After three
years in mixed practice (where he obtained a Part I Diploma in
Radiology) he joined the Animal Health Trust as a clinician in 1975. He
has carried out research in many areas of equine orthopaedics and
radiology, having a particular interest in the horse's foot. In 1988 he
returned to practice, where he became a senior partner in Avonvale
Veterinary Practice, specialising in equine orthopaedics, until his
recent retirement from practice. He is recognised by the Royal College
of Veterinary Surgeons as a Specialist in Equine Orthopaedic Surgery.
Chris was awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Worshipful Company of
Farriers in 2000 in recognition of his research into conditions of the
foot, and involvement with farriery education.
Sue J. Dyson
After
qualifying from the University of Cambridge in 1980, Sue worked for a
year at New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania, and then spent a
year in private practice in Pennsylvania. Sue then joined the Centre for
Equine Studies of the Animal Health Trust, UK, where she has
specialised in lameness diagnosis and diagnostic imaging. Sue is
recognised as a Specialist in Equine Orthopaedics by the Royal College
of Veterinary Surgeons and holds the RCVS Diploma in Equine
Orthopaedics. She is an Associate of the European College of Veterinary
Diagnostic Imaging. She has published widely on lameness, radiography
ultrasonography, nuclear scintigraphy and magnetic resonance imaging.
Svend E. Kold
Svend
qualified from The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University in
Copenhagen in 1979. He then spent over 10 years at the Animal Health
Trust in Newmarket. After a sabbatical year at Colorado State
University, he joined the Willesley Equine Clinic, UK, where he was a
partner until 2009. He is now a private consultant. He specialises in
lameness and orthopaedic diagnostics and surgery and is recognized as a
Specialist in Equine Orthopaedic Surgery by the Royal College of
Veterinary Surgeons. He is veterinary consultant to a European equine
insurance company and is involved as an expert in many equine legal
cases, both in the UK and Europe. He has published regularly on
orthopaedic subjects.
Paul W. Poulos
Following
graduation from the University of California at Davis in 1960, Paul
founded a private practice. In 1972 he returned to Davis to specialise
in radiology where he was became Diplomate of the American College of
Veterinary Radiology. He moved to the Royal Veterinary College of
Stockholm, Sweden and later was Associate Professor at Radiology at the
University of Utrecht. On return to the USA, was Professor of Radiology
at University of Florida, and later chairman of the Department of
Radiology. In 1990 Paul left academia to establish his own consulting
practice, Poulos Veterinary Imaging, based in Ukiah, California. He has
published widely on osteochondrosis, navicular disease and diseases of
the fetlock. Paul is now retired and has not contributed to the fourth
edition of the book.
With contributions from Sarah Puchalski
Following
graduation from the University of Saskatchewan in 1999, Sarah worked
for two years at New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania. In 2001
she moved to the University of Davis, California to specialise in
diagnostic imaging. In 2004, she was awarded Diplomate of the American
College of Veterinary Radiology. After 12 years in the diagnostic
imaging department of the University of Davis, California, Sarah
recently moved into private practice in California, but remains Adjunct
Associate Professor of Diagnostic Imaging, Department of Surgical and
Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of
California, Davis. Sarah has published widely on many aspects of
diagnostic imaging.
