A leading equine veterinary practice based in North Yorkshire.
Nuclear scintigraphy is typically used to help diagnose lameness cases where the signs are vague, subtle or there is a multitude of simultaneous problems. However, it can also be useful in diagnosing other diseases such as dental disease or certain neurological conditions.
Nuclear Scintigraphy – otherwise known as Bone Scan – works by injecting a radiopharmaceutical agent that congregates in areas of increased bone activity. This harmless injectable solution gathers in areas and are measured by a gamma camera. The resulting image is a picture ‘hot spots’ which indicate where disease may be occurring such as arthritis, stress fractures or where a chronic ligament strain is affecting the bone. It also allows us to identify painful areas in the back, sacroiliac and pelvic regions.
A leading equine veterinary practice based in North Yorkshire.
