The University of Liverpool’s Philip Leverhulme Equine Hospital has installed a standing equine MRI scanner from Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging.

The scanner is the latest in the hospital’s range of specialist diagnostic tools and state of the art facilities. Their range of equipment combined with their experienced and globally renowned team makes the Philip Leverhulme hospital one of the busiest equine referral centres in the UK.
Veterinary surgeon Dr Peter Milner of the University of Liverpool, commented

“We see MRI as great benefit in investigation of lameness in the horse and has already helped in unravelling difficult and challenging orthopaedic cases. The MRI unit will also provide us with a valuable tool for musculoskeletal research, a recognised strength within the equine department at Leahurst, successfully headed by Professor Peter Clegg”.

According to Hallmarq, the scanner will assist the hospital in diagnosing cases of lameness more reliably than ever before. MRI technology is revolutionising the treatment of lameness with its ability to reveal details of internal structures beyond the scope of x-rays and ultrasound, offering the most comprehensive and accurate imaging modalities currently available for foot and limb tissue pathologies.