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Digital radiography for the equine practitioner: basic principles and recent advances
Nathan C Nelson1, Lisa J Zekas, David J Reese
1Diagnostic Imaging, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, 736 Wilson Road, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA. nelso329@cvm.msu.edu
Abstract:
As availability increases and cost decreases, digital radiograph systems become more common in equine practice. Technological advances provide an array of choices for the equine practitioner considering purchase. Two classes of systems are available: computed radiography and flat-panel systems (direct radiography). Image processing encompasses all manipulations performed on an image at acquisition and can have a profound effect on the final digital radiograph. Consideration should be given to the type of display monitor because many options are now available. The type of display monitor and the viewing environment have an effect on interpretation performance.
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