Cave Creek Equine Surgical and Diagnostic Imaging Center
MRI
With over 8 years of MRI experience, Cave Creek Equine can not only provide state-of-the-art MRI images, but has the experience to accurately interpret the findings.
Horse in the MRI for stifle exam.
MRI images of a horse with a stress fracture in the stifle joint (arrows). MRI can show swelling (fluid) within the bone that indicates injury.
Knowing what findings are significant problems causing lameness, and which do not generally cause pain, takes experience. At Cave Creek Equine, we have over 8 years of equine MRI experience. Our images are read by a board certified radiologist that specializes in MRI, which makes the art of MRI interpretation more accurate.
MRI- How Does It Work?
MRI utilizes a strong magnetic field (5000 times a strong as the Earth’s magnetic field) to orient the atoms of the body. By changing this field temporarily, the atoms react and emit radio waves that are transformed by a computer to create the MRI image. No radiation is used and there are no known side-effects to the use of MRI.
Equine MRI
The science of equine MRI is growing rapidly, and knowing what to do with the information gained from an MRI study is the key to a sound horse. We have been performing MRI studies on horses since 2004, and have gained a large knowledge base.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an imaging modality that utilizes the magnetic forces within the patient’s cells to create an image. This allows both bone and soft tissue structures to be seen with excellent detail. Additionally, information on the underlying disease process can often be obtained from the MR image. No other diagnostic tool gives more detailed information regarding pathology in the anatomic structures involved. It eliminates questions and provides answers that no other diagnostic tool can provide. Learn more about veterinary MRI at the following sites:
www.veterinary-imaging.com
www.esaote.com
MRI at Cave Creek Equine
A state-of-the-art open Rotating Grande magnet has been installed in a customized facility at Cave Creek Equine Surgical & Diagnostic Imaging Center. This system allows for effective and efficient imaging of orthopedic and soft tissue disorders in dogs and cats. The latest MRI is not only faster (requiring shorter anesthesia times), but provides superior image quality.
A state-of-the-art open Rotating Grande magnet has been installed in a customized facility at Cave Creek Equine Surgical & Diagnostic Imaging Center. This system allows for effective and efficient imaging of orthopedic and soft tissue disorders in dogs and cats. The latest MRI is not only faster (requiring shorter anesthesia times), but provides superior image quality.
Advanced Diagnostic Imaging
MRI is the gold standard in human medicine for diagnostic imaging of orthopedic and soft tissue injuries. It is rapidly becoming the gold standard in veterinary medicine as well. Unlike x-rays, MRI shows both bone and soft tissues like tendons and ligaments. It can even detect areas of inflammation (swelling) within both bone and soft tissues.
MRI is the gold standard in human medicine for diagnostic imaging of orthopedic and soft tissue injuries. It is rapidly becoming the gold standard in veterinary medicine as well. Unlike x-rays, MRI shows both bone and soft tissues like tendons and ligaments. It can even detect areas of inflammation (swelling) within both bone and soft tissues.