Class Radiology III

The curricular unit has the general objective of consolidating and updating knowledge in the field of veterinary radiology, according to State of the art techniques and the most recent technological developments providing tools for better critical thinking and evidence-based medicine in the radiological diagnostic approach.

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 - Principles of radiographic interpretation of the axial and appendicular skeleton - Orthopedic diseases of young and growing animals - Frequent orthopedic pathologies of the appendicular skeleton. - Radiographic signs of articular pathology - Radiology of the skull - Radiology of the vertebral column - Aggressive and non-aggressive bone pathologies - Strategies for the reading of radiographic exams of the musculoskeletal system and elaboration of the respective report

It is intended to provide students with scientific knowledge "State of the Art" that will facilitate their permanent practical updating and, thus, they will be able to follow the scientific and technological innovations that occur in this area. The theoretical and theoretical-practical programmatic content will be made available to students after each class through the digital platforms. The transmission of theoretical knowledge interconnected with the applicability and training in practical classes, facilitates the student's interest and understanding of the subjects.

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