Application of diagnostic imaging in fracture diagnosis — case studies

Abstract

With diagnostic imaging being widely utilised nowadays in veterinary practice, it is important that the veterinary nurse has a good understanding of how this equipment works and what it is used for. Although the use of X-rays to produce a diagnostic image on film is still the most common imaging technique used, there are many more emerging technologies now available to aid in the diagnosis of both surgical and medical conditions.

Acknowledgements

The author would like to thank the University of Glasgow Small Animal Hospital, where the above case studies were carried out.

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Sarah Kelly

Sarah Kelly DipAVN (Small Animal)

DipHE CVN RVN A1

Sarah qualified and listed as a veterinary nurse in 2004 after completing her VN training at Bicton College of Agriculture. She worked at the PDSA Petaid Hospital and then the Glenbrae Veterinary Clinic where she gained experience in private practice before moving to Glasgow University Veterinary Hospital. It was there that she discovered her passion for referral nursing and since Sept 2009 she has been employed as a specialist VN at the first Vets Now Hospital.