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O-scan equine: High Performance MRI

Sedated, stationary MRI is the standard of excellence recognized worldwide as the correct way to scan anatomy without compromising image quality. The O-scan equine covers imaging of the foot, pastern, fetlock, high suspensory, carpus and tarsus regions of the equine limb.

The O-scan equine is the ideal cost-effective MRI to clearly distinguish between bone edema, ligaments and tendons ensuring accurate imaging, through excellent contrast resolution and image quality; essential for optimal diagnosis.

High Performance MRI at a fraction of the cost

The O-scan equine offers unsurpassable performance, comparable to the image quality of 1.5T systems. The system covers imaging of the foot, pastern, fetlock, high suspensory, carpus and tarsus regions of the equine limb.

With the special 3D SHARC sequence for articular cartilage evaluation and the XBONE to evaluate bone marrow edema and soft tissue structures, you can easily make a complete assessment of the suspected pathology in a very short examination time.

The most complete Pre-Purchase Examination (PPE) can also be executed very effectively with the O-scan equine, to evaluate the musculoskeletal system, where most abnormalities such as conformational defects, previous injuries and surgical scars can be identified as well as current soundness.

O-scan equine Features

Open permanent magnet
0.31 Tesla field
Max RF power: 1500 W
Shimming: passive
Gradient: ±20 mT/m
FOV: 14 cm
Low power consumption: only 1 kW in normal
220/110 V power outlet
Complete set of dedicated DPA coils

Click on image to zoom Case 1 Lesion of the collateral ligaments of the coffin joint images

Case 1: Lesion of the collateral ligaments of the coffin joint

Image 1: Significant T2 signal increase at the origins, proximal, mid and mid-distal levels of the medial and lateral collateral ligaments of the coffin joint.

Image 2: In the axial plane the majority of the signal increases along the axial halves of the ligaments.

Image 3-4: A tiny amount of STIR signal can be seen in palmar P3 where the distal impar ligament inserted. There is also a subtle increase in STIR signal seen in the navicular bone.

Click on image to zoom Case 2 Fetlock Arthropathy images

Case 2: Fetlock Arthropathy

Image 1: At the back of the metatarsosesamoidean joint there are areas with decreased cartilage signal on the condyles and dorsal sesamoid bones.

Image 2: Mild/moderate signal increase in the axial halves of the medial and lateral oblique distal sesamoidean ligaments.

Image 3: The dorsal-lateral synovial pad is prominently seen as it is surrounded by fluid. This type of finding is often seen with a fetlock arthropathy.

Image 4: Unusual accumulation of fluid in the palmar lateral pouch of the fetlock joint.

Technology and features are system/configuration dependent. Specifications subject to change without notice. Information might refer to products or modalities not yet approved in all countries. Product images are for illustrative purposes only.
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