Vetel Diagnostics Offers Exclusive Orthopedic Pre-Operative Planning and Templating Software

Aug. 28, 2009 - PRLog -- San Luis Obispo, CA -- Vetel Diagnostics, a leading provider of digital radiology systems to veterinarians introduces OrthoViewVET, a pre-operative planning and templating solution for veterinary surgeons. This powerful digital tool offers advanced scaling and templating tools for application with all veterinary patients including small animal, equine, exotic or zoo animals.  This forward-looking software gives veterinarians the ability to perform surgery with increased accuracy and ease while saving time.

James K. Waldsmith, DVM, founded Vetel Diagnostics ten years ago, developing imaging systems and software based on the needs of his own patients and fellow veterinarians. “This software is cutting edge.  In the past, surgeons had to rely on film radiographs and acetates to plan the surgery. This process cannot manage artifacts such as magnification or angle of attack, limiting their use in the application of orthopedic hardware. OrthoViewVET software allows veterinarians to study the procedure pre-operatively,” explains Dr. Waldsmith. “Surgeons can actually see their planned surgical procedures and the application of hardware on-screen before going into surgery. It makes the process extremely accurate and straightforward.”

OrthoViewVET software supports templating for joint replacement: total hip, knee and elbow in companion animals and the on-screen fracture reduction allows for internal fixation of plates, screws and pins for patients of all sizes. The Fracture Management Module also features on-screen visualization of plate-bending. The software analyses the orthopedic hardware by each manufacturer, maintaining the exact measurements within the database so the surgeon can superimpose the hardware on a radiograph and perform a “virtual” surgery with unparalleled accuracy.

Scaling of digital images is possible by two means: by using a radiographic marker and measuring with the software’s scaling tools, or by entering an estimated magnification oversize. An additional module allows on screen visualization of limb deformity correction so surgeons can plan the procedure as well as anticipate post-op results.

According to Dr. Antonio Pozzi, Assistant Professor in Small Animal Surgery at the University of Florida Veterinary Medical Center, he teaches “the principles and the importance of accurate planning for tibial osteotomies, total hip replacement and fracture fixation.  The ability to visualize all this on-screen using the specially designed tools in OrthoViewVET is an enormous step forward.”

The OrthoViewVET software is the latest addition to Vetel Diagnostics’ product line, which includes digital radiography systems for equine and companion animals, as well as thermal imaging products.  All digital radiography systems from Vetel Diagnostics combine the highest quality components with the industry's most user-friendly and accurate software.

In the clinic or in the field, Vetel Diagnostics offers the largest variety of state-of-the-art products, 24 hour support and expertise to help veterinarians practice accurately, effectively and profitably. Their headquarters are located at 4850 Davenport Creek Road in San Luis Obispo, CA and they can be reached at (800) 458-8890 or www.veteldiagnostics.com.

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