THE EVOLUTION OF THERAPIES FOLLOWING MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING OF THE EQUINE LIMB

摘要

Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging was first used to evaluate the distal limbs of live horses with lameness problems at Washington State University in 1997. Since that time, more than 2000 horses have been evaluated with this imaging modality in our hospital. MRI has proven to be a valuable diagnostic tool that allows specific diagnoses to be made. With the evolution of improved diagnosis and recognition of specific lameness problems came new, better, or more specific treatments. Simply stated, knowingthe cause of the problem affects everything that we do. MRI diagnosis affects rest and rehabilitation programs, where to inject horses with anti-inflammatory medications, and surgical treatment that would not have been considered prior to MR imaging.