Imaging & Diagnostics
At Cave Creek Equine™ Sports Medicine & Surgery, we know that an accurate diagnosis is the first step toward helping your horse feel and perform its best. That’s why we’ve invested in state-of-the-art imaging technology and expert care to deliver precise results — fast.
Our advanced diagnostic tools allow us to:
We’re proud to offer the only Esaote MRI scanner in Arizona, providing highly detailed images of your horse’s soft tissues, tendons, ligaments, and bones. This non-invasive tool allows us to detect injuries that may be missed on X-rays or ultrasound.
Why MRI?
Our technology and expertise enable us to also do MRI scans of small animals.
Ultrasound technology allows us to assess soft tissue structures like tendons, ligaments, and muscles in real-time.
Ultrasound is ideal for:
Our high-resolution digital X-ray system provides fast, clear images that allow us to assess bone structure, joint health, and identify fractures or abnormalities.
Benefits of Digital Radiography:
Using nuclear scintigraphy (bone scans), we are able to detect issues with the equine bone structure that may not be apparent on a radiograph or ultrasound, assisting in diagnosis of horses with multiple lameness concerns.
Upper airway conditions can limit your horse’s performance and require static or dynamic endoscopy. The advantage of dynamic endoscopy is that we can evaluate upper airway function in real-time during exercise, because what happens at rest doesn’t always reflect what happens in motion.
Equine gastroscopy is a procedure to view the inside of a horse’s stomach, and is the only way to accurately diagnose stomach ulcers in horses.
If your horse is showing signs of discomfort, lameness, or a performance issue, don’t wait. Early diagnosis can make all the difference.
Contact us today to schedule an imaging appointment and let our team provide the answers you need to get your horse back to feeling their best.
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