Diagnosing Joint Problems and Arthritis
with Digital Radiographic Imaging
The left hip of this cat has severe and painful degenerative changes.
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Radiographic imaging (x-ray) is an important diagnostic modality for a number of problems like lameness, broken bones, pneumonia, and swallowed foreign objects.
Radiographs are particularly useful for visualizing and diagnosing orthopedic problems such as bone fractures, hip dysplasia, and arthritic changes in joints. |
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