Advanced Imaging & Novel Therapies
CT (Computed Tomography)
The James L. Voss Veterinary Medical Center is equipped with a General Electric Computed Tomography unit. The large animal table allows us to examine the head, neck, and extremities of horses weighing up to 2000 pounds. It is especially helpful in horses with chronic sinus problems. If you are interested in this diagnostic technique, appointments are made through the Equine Surgery and Lameness group. They can be contacted through large animal reception at 970-297-4471.
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Endoscopy
The Equine Hospital at CSU has advanced and state of the art video-endoscopy equipment. The endoscopy equipment used is manufactured by Olympus and includes a 1 meter and a 3 meter scope. The image is projected on a monitor for all to see. Other equipment included is a mini-digital video recorder, and a still image printer. The 1 meter scope is generally used for upper respiratory problems, while the 3 meter scope is used for gastroscopy. The scope can also be used on the treadmill to diagnose difficult exercise intolerance disease processes. If necessary, a diode laser is available to perform some upper respiratory surgeries through the video-endoscope. If you are interested in this effective diagnostic technique, appointments are made through the Equine Internal Medicine group. They can be contacted through large animal reception at 970-297-4471.
MRI
The Equine Orthopaedic Research Center has recently purchased an MRI system for equine lower limb imaging. The MRI system consists of a large solenoid, with a diameter of 22 inches, and is equipped with a superconducting OrthOne Magnet from ONI Medical systems. With the use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, equine veterinarians can image sagital, transverse, and frontal planes of the lower limb. Additional sequences with the slices positioned for areas of special interest, such as the impar ligament during a foot examination, may be taken as well. With the current protocol, a complete examination of one atomic region takes approximately 45 minutes. An individual sequence requires only 3 to 6 minutes. If you are interested in this new and effective diagnostic technique, appointments are made through the Equine Surgery and Lameness group. They can be contacted through large animal reception at 970-297-4471.
Treadmill
The Equine Orthopaedic Research Center houses a high speed treadmill that can be used for difficult lameness cases and in diagnosing difficult exercise intolerance cases. If you are interested in this diagnostic modality, appointments are made through the Equine Surgery and Lameness group for lameness evaluation, and the Equine Internal Medicine group for respiratory evaluation. They can be contacted through large animal reception at 970-297-4471.
Ultrasound
The diagnostic imaging group at the James L. Voss Veterinary Medical Center has outstanding ultrasound capabilities. Equipment includes standard portable ultrasound machines, machines with Doppler capabilities, and a team of experienced faculty and technicians to help with diagnostic challenges of the abdomen, thorax, neck, and legs. If you are interested in this diagnostic technique, appointments are made through the Equine Surgery and Lameness group. They can be contacted through large animal reception at 970-297-4471.
