title: Computed radiography.
abstract: CR is a useful tool for the equine veterinarian and has many advantages. Its only major disadvantage is the initial cost, in dollars and time, for setup in one's practice. CR is already in use at several universities and private practices in the United States and around the world. In the future, as is the case with any computer-based technology, this modality should become more affordable and readily available to smaller practices. The potential of CR in veterinary medicine combined with saturation of the human market is driving the development of specialized software and algorithms for veterinary medicine.
authors.affiliation: Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA.
authors.forename: G D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Roberts
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Graham
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D019719:Diagnostic Equipment / Q000191:economics / Q000662:veterinary; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006736:Horses; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement; D011859:Radiography / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D013679:Technology, Radiologic / Q000662:veterinary