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General Equine X-Ray Positioning Equipment

General Equine X-Ray Positioning Equipment

Equine X-Ray Positioning Equipment

Looking for equine x-ray positioning equipment for your equine practice or veterinary imaging facility? ARO Systems supplies a comprehensive range of general equine radiographic positioning equipment - including cassette holders, hoof block positioning stands, leg positioning props, beam-alignment tools, and equine restraint and limb support equipment - designed to facilitate safe, accurate, and reproducible x-ray positioning for horses throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Equine radiography presents unique positioning challenges due to the size, weight, and often fractious nature of horses. Achieving correct x-ray beam alignment and limb positioning for standard foot, fetlock, carpal, tarsal, and other views requires specialised equipment that keeps the cassette or detector correctly located relative to the target anatomy - without placing the handler at unnecessary risk from x-ray exposure or horse movement. ARO Systems stocks dedicated equine positioning blocks, hardwood and composite hoof positioning blocks, cassette tunnels for under-hoof placement, limb support cradles, and long-handled cassette holders that allow the handler to maintain distance from the primary beam.

ARO Systems is based in Wodonga, VIC, and serves equine veterinary practices, mixed practices, and equine referral hospitals across Australia and New Zealand. Our imaging team understands the specific requirements of equine radiography - call 1300 596 664 to discuss your positioning equipment needs.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is equine x-ray positioning equipment used for?
Equine x-ray positioning equipment is used to correctly align the horse’s limb, hoof, fetlock, or other body part relative to the x-ray cassette/detector and the x-ray beam. Correct positioning is essential for producing diagnostic-quality images that accurately represent the anatomy from the required projection angle. Standard equine views - like the dorsoproximal-palmarodistal oblique (skyline) view, AP foot view, and lateromedial fetlock view - each require specific positioning techniques and equipment. We also have a specific solution for the flexed dorsal-palmar/plantar (DP) fetlock view, which is a specialized equine X-ray projection used to outline the margins of the distal cannon bone and proximal phalanx that are typically obscured in standard standing views.
What is a hoof positioning block?
A hoof positioning block is a wedge or flat block - typically made from hardwood, composite material, or dense plastic - on which the horse stands to elevate the hoof and achieve the correct angle for specific radiographic projections. Hoof blocks are used for the palmarodorsal (AP) foot view and dorsoproximal (skyline) navicular view, where the hoof must be raised off the ground to place the cassette or DR panel under or behind the hoof. ARO Systems stocks hoof blocks in standard heights and angles for commonly required equine views.
What is a cassette tunnel for equine use?
An equine cassette tunnel is a protective enclosure that allows a DR wireless flat panel detector (or traditional cassette) to be placed under the horse’s foot on the ground. The tunnel shields the detector from direct loading by the full weight of the horse while maintaining correct positioning of the imaging receptor flat and level under the hoof. Using a cassette tunnel reduces detector damage risk during solar/navicular imaging views.