Patterson Veterinary MRI is a partnership created in 2007 including Dr. Herbert Burns of Pine Bush Equine, Dr. Ronald Gaeta of Dunbarton Equine, Dr. Christopher Miller of Miller and Associates and New England Equine Practice P.C.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is primarily used to view the structure and function of the body, providing detailed images of both bone and soft tissue. MRI’s are especially useful in the diagnosis of neurological conditions and musculoskeletal disorders. Many horses referred for MRI have shown minimal abnormalities using radiography or ultrasonography.

Our open MRI gives us the ability to image limbs from the carpus and tarsus distally to the foot, as well as the head and proximal cervical spine. Our facility allows us to perform many surgical procedures immediately following the MRI without recovering and re-anesthetizing the horse. Dr. Alexia McKnight (Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiology) is available for consultation.