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MRI
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
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Nuclear Scintigraphy
Nuclear Scintigraphy shows changes in the metabolic activity of soft tissue and bone. It uses a radioactive marker that is injected intravenously into the horse and images are obtained using a gamma camera. Areas of increased metabolic activity appear as hot spots on the images. Nuclear scintigraphy, also referred to as a bone scan, is able to detect problem areas that may not be apparent on radiographs or ultrasound. It can assist in diagnosis of horses with multiple lameness concerns. Bone scans do not replace other diagnostic tools, rather it provides additional information to facilitate a diagnosis. |
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Digital Radiography
This technology provides us incredibly rapid and detailed radiographs (X-rays). These radiographs are available immediately, without the need to develop film. Computer work stations allow manipulation and magnification of the images to better evaluate each radiograph. Radiographs can be printed, copied to CD, or emailed to veterinarians, trainers, or clients. Digital radiography used during surgery allows us to perform orthopedic surgery utilizing minimally invasive techniques (surgery performed through small stab incisions and significantly less tissue damage, instead of large surgical incisions). |
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Digital Ultrasound
Ultrasound utilizes sound waves to image soft tissue structures: tendons and ligaments (allowing us to see even the early, subtle tendon bows”), joints, and structures within the chest (heart and lungs) and abdomen (liver, spleen, intestine). This technology is extremely important in determining when horses with injured tendons and ligaments are ready to return to work, and how to guide their rehabilitation protocols throughout the healing process. It also accurately guides injection of stem cells into injured areas of tendons and ligaments. |
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