18f-Sodium FlUORIDE POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY PROVIDES PERTINENT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY FOR ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF TARSAL PAIN IN HORSES
August 9, 2023
This study assesses the value of F-sodium fluoride (18F-NaF) positron emission tomography (PET) for imaging the tarsus and proximal metatarsus and compares it with CT and lameness evaluation.
effect of ambulation following 18F-Fluorodexyglucose injection on standing positron emission tomography of the healthy equine digit
July 25, 2023
This study provides a range of normal 18F-FDG uptake values for healthy horses undergoing standing PET imaging. A marked increase in ambulatory activity postinjection was associated with significant regional increases in lamellar 18F-FDG uptake, mostly in the medial quarter lamellae; however, the magnitude of the changes is not likely to be clinically relevant under typical environmental and ambulatory conditions in the hospital setting.
Churchill downs has new technology designed to help prevent catastrophic horse injuries. Here’s how it works.
June 8, 2023
It’s a scanning system called a P.E.T. machine; it stands for Positron Emission Tomography. Unlike horse X-rays and other diagnostic equipment, P.E.T. scans go beyond the bone structure to the cellular level to find potential problems. “It allows us to see how the body’s responding, the cells are responding to the stresses of, in our case, race training,” Dr. William Farmer, the equine medical director at Churchill Downs, said.
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Establishment of a sequential dual tracer 18F-NaF / 18f-FDG proTocol for imaging the equine foot
March 4, 2023
The combination of 18F-Sodium Fluoride (18F-NaF) and 18F-FluoroDeoxyGlucose (18F-FDG) for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging of the equine foot is appealing for detection of both osseous and soft tissue lesions in a single scan. As the combination of tracers could lead to a loss of information, a sequential approach, consisting in imaging with one tracer prior to injecting the second tracer, might be valuable. The goals of this prospective, methods comparison, exploratory study were to establish the order of tracer injection and timing for imaging.
PET Scans Give horsemen Insight on When to Run – And When Not to
August 27, 2022
As veterinarians are getting a handle on the promise that PET scans have shown in clinical practice, so are racehorse trainers. Trainer Doug O’Neill said he’s found the technology helpful in determining whether a horse needs a layoff to prevent an injury – and when they don’t.
Longitudinal monitoring of Fetlock Lesions in Thoroughbred Racehorses Using Standing 18F-Sodium Fluoride Positron Emission Tomography
August 18, 2022
This study is a prospective, longitudinal clinical study. Twenty-five racehorses (54 fetlocks) underwent three 18F-NaF PET scans 6 weeks apart. The first 18F-NaF PET scan was performed at the start of a 12-week period of rest from racing (lay-up). Areas of IRU in the fetlock joints were quantified using maximal standardized uptake values (SUVmax) and were graded by 2 experienced observers. Statistical comparisons were made between scans to detect changes in IRU grade and SUVmax over time.
The Revolutionary Equine Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scanner
August 5, 2022
PET imaging technology is the newest equine imaging technology and detects small lesions that could not be seen with other imaging technologies. While PET is invaluable in the racetrack setting, as we gain more knowledge on the technology it is emerging as an advanced diagnostics tool for the entire equine sport industry.
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation: Dedicated to the Development of Equine Research
August 1, 2022
Since its establishment, the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation has provided funding for research covering everything from joint injury to a novel Strangles vaccine. The research is largely funded by the donations of individuals and organizations in addition to corporate partners. One recent project that was widely successful was the use of a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan on equines.
Standardized uptake values and attenuation correction in 18F-sodium fluoride PET of the equine foot and fetlock
July 24, 2022
The goals of this retrospective secondary analysis study were to provide reference values for 18F-NaF maximal standardized uptake values (SUVmax) in the equine distal extremity and assess the effect of attenuation correction
GJCRF research Spotlight: Development of PET Technology for the Equine AtHlete
July 7, 2022
In 2015, Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation funded the first research project that performed positron emission tomography (PET) scans on equine athletes. Now, this cutting-edge research will assist vets coast to coast in identifying lameness problems that are hard to locate.
DETECTING STRESS FRACTURES TO SAVE HORSES’ LIVES
June 29, 2022
The racing industry is leading the charge in identifying at-risk athletes before catastrophe occurs. Read more about current diagnostic options in this article excerpt from the June 2022 issue of The Horse.
EFFECT OF AMBULATION FOLLOWING 18F-FLUORODEOXYGLUCOSE INJECTION ON STANDING PET OF THE EQUINE DIGIT
June 23, 2022
Presented by Dr.Andrea Oliver, New Bolton Center at the ACVIM 2002 Forum
PaULICK REPORT: WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED FROM OVER 1,000 PET SCANS OF RACEHORSE FETLOCKS
June 22, 2022
Dr. Mathieu Spriet, an associate professor of surgical and radiological sciences at the University of California, Davis, gave a fascinating presentation during the summit discussing the results of over 1,000 PET scans of racehorse fetlocks.
WELFARE AND SAFETY OF THE RACEHORSE SUMMIT: POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY: KNOWLEDGE GAINED FROM OVER 1,000 PET SCANS OF RACEHORSE FETLOCKS
June 22, 2022
In a continuation on the work in California, Dr. Mathieu Spriet, professor of diagnostic imaging at University of California, Davis, presented findings from the use of positron emission tomography (PET) to evaluate fetlocks. In 2019, California installed a standing PET machine that can scan all four limbs in under 20 minutes without the use of anesthesia. The data demonstrated the efficacy of this technology for monitoring horses for injury and tracking healing.
AJVR Editorial: Positron Emission Tomography: A Horse in the Musculoskeletal Imaging Race
June 13, 2022
By Prof. Mathieu Spriet, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
New UF Veterinary Center Opens May 26 at Ocala’s World Equestrian Center
May 26, 2022
Among the unique capabilities the hospital will offer are advanced diagnostic imaging technology, including the CT, MRI, and PET scanner. Each of these provides different types of information and may be used in combination to provide more specific and accurate diagnostic information to better diagnose lameness and orthopedic problems.
RACING VICTORIA: New Scanners to Boost Horse Welfare
May 17, 2022
The Australian first equine PET scanner at Werribee will improve the Centre’s ability to identify areas of concerns in horses, further enhancing safety and welfare and will be operational from 2023.
BLOOD HORSE: ROOD and RIDDLE INSTALLS PET SCANNER
March 16, 2022
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital announced March 16 the installation of an equine positron emission tomography scanner at the Lexington hospital. A PET scanner is used for diagnostic imaging in select lameness cases and can be used in standing, sedated horses. It does not require general anesthesia.
The HORSE: Standing PET versus Scintigraphy for Imaging the Fetlock
February 26, 2022
Racetrack veterinarians can trust PET when looking for fetlock pathologies that can potentially lead to serious injuries if left undiagnosed.
Validation of a Dedication Positron Emission Tomography Scanner for Imaging of the Distal Limb of Standing HorsES
February 21, 2022
A positron emission tomography (PET) scanner, with an openable ring of detectors, was specifically designed to image the distal limb of standing horses. The goals of this prospective, preclinical, experimental, methods comparison study were to validate the safety of the scanner, assess image quality, and optimize scanning protocols.
A Fresh Look at the Causes of Navicular Disease
January 17, 2022
Getting to the root of podotrochlosis, one of the most common causes of lameness, is an ongoing process. Learn about risk factors for the disease and how veterinarians diagnose it.