The medical device described in this user manual is the Aquilion CT platform from Canon Medical Systems. This device is designed for use in equine medicine, specifically for diagnosing and managing various pathologies in horses.
Features and Advantages
The Aquilion CT platform is designed to enable high-quality imaging of the equine stifle, distal limb, and head and proximal neck in the standing horse.
This device features a large bore gantry that can move up and down and back and forth, allowing for positioning of the gantry really low or very high for optimal imaging.
The platform also allows high-quality imaging of the distal limb and head and proximal neck in the standing horse, and can correct for the height of the standing horse.
The device is designed to provide fast and easy contrast arthrography in the standing horse, allowing for evaluation of the integrity of the joint cartilage.
Indications and Limitations
The Aquilion CT platform is designed to provide diagnostic imaging for various pathologies in horses, including musculoskeletal system diseases, orthopedic conditions, and neurological disorders.
The device can be used to diagnose and manage various conditions, including bone and joint disorders, cartilage defects, and hoof-capsule related problems.
The Aquilion CT platform is designed to provide high-quality imaging for horses, but may have limitations, including the need for general anesthesia for some procedures and the potential for image artifacts due to the horse’s movement during the scan.
Manual:
Download: CT in Equine Medicine: Another Revolution in Standing Resolution
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