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VMCVM has a Siemens Vida 3 Tesla magnet that provides excellent quality imaging. Our MRI examinations are performed under general anesthesia.
Referring Veterinarian:
rDVM clinic name:
Phone:
rDVM Email (MRI report will be sent to this email address):
Name of Horse:
Age:
Breed:
Sex:
Color:
Owner's Name:
Mailing Address:
Cell Phone:
Email:
Area of Interest to Image:
Fore
Hind
Primary Limb of Interest:
Left
Right
Foot/Pastern (images from tip of foot to the proximal 1/3 of proximal phalanx)
Fetlock (images from proximal 1/3 of proximal phalanx to the mid-metatarsus/metacarpus)
We generally recommend imaging one area proximal to the localizing perineural anesthesia. For example, if lameness blocks to palmar digital nerve block, we recommend imaging foot and pastern; if lameness blocks to abaxial nerve block, we recommend imaging foot/pastern and fetlock.
The primary limb of interest is typically imaged first and then contra-lateral comparison images of the same anatomic region are acquired on the contralateral limb.
NOTE our MRI can reliably reach the fetlock in most horses. If you are interested in more proximal imaging such as proximal suspensory/carpus/hock, please contact us at the VMCVM Large Animal Front Desk at 540-231-9042 to discuss your case. Our machine is NOT able to scan above the carpus or hock.
Clinical history:
Has blocking been performed? Results?
Other imaging performed:
Any medical history relevant to performing general anesthesia (HYPP status, airway issues or tie back surgery, etc):
Preparation for MRI Procedure:
MRI examinations require that horseshoes and nails be carefully removed from all feet the day prior to examination.
Our typical schedule is arrival on Tuesday, prior to 2pm. The horse has a brief physical examination and shoe removal performed on the day of arrival. Then on Wednesday the MRI is performed under general anesthesia. Generally horses are released to their owners the day after the MRI to ensure appropriate recovery from general anesthesia.
Image interpretation:
Our MRIs are usually interpreted by Dr. Natasha Werpy and her complete report sent directly to the referring veterinarian’s email on file when completed. This is typically complete within a few days after the MRI is complete dependent on Dr. Werpy’s schedule.
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