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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

Lameness is an indication of a '''structural or functional disorder in one or more limbs''' or the back that is evident while the horse is standing or in movement.

Lameness is an indication of a '''structural or functional disorder in one or more limbs''' or the back that is evident while the horse is standing or in movement.

Use of CT is limited to the '''head, legs and cranial part of the neck''' due to the size of the gantry opening. A general anaesthetic is necessary.

Use of CT is limited to the '''head, legs and cranial part of the neck''' due to the size of the gantry opening. A general anaesthetic is necessary.

It is useful for evaluating '''subchondral bone disease, osteoarthritis and complex bone fractures'''. It also allows bone density measurements to be made.

It is useful for evaluating '''subchondral bone disease, [[osteoarthritis]] and complex bone fractures'''. It also allows bone density measurements to be made.

===Scintigraphy===

===Scintigraphy===

{{Learning

{{Learning

|flashcards = [[Equine Orthopaedics and Rheumatology Q&A 07]]

|flashcards = [[Equine Orthopaedics and Rheumatology Q&A 07]]

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Stashak, T. (1996) '''Practice guide to lameness in horses''' ''Wiley-Blackwell''

Stashak, T. (1996) '''Practice guide to lameness in horses''' ''Wiley-Blackwell''

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