Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital Lexington, Kentucky
Diagnostic imaging options for the cervical spine in the horse continue to expand. Radiography, ultrasonography, and nuclear scintigraphy have been used for some time, but improvements continue to be made in how these modalities are used in the horse. Computed tomography has more recently become widely available for the equine cervical spine and is providing new insights into pathology of this region. The first part of this lecture will review radiography, ultrasonography, and nuclear scintigraphy, focusing on newer techniques. The remainder of the time will be spent discussing the use of computed tomography and future directions.