{"id":14672,"date":"2025-08-21T13:52:03","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T12:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hallmarq.net\/2024\/09\/09\/transforming-standing-equine-mri\/"},"modified":"2025-08-29T09:10:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T08:10:26","slug":"transforming-standing-equine-mri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hallmarq.net\/us\/2025\/08\/21\/transforming-standing-equine-mri\/","title":{"rendered":"iNAV From Hallmarq\u00a0for Truly Transformational Equine Imaging"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For over two decades, Hallmarq has set the industry standard for distal limb imaging in standing horses. Our commitment to innovation and excellence has enabled us to develop cutting-edge MRI technology that delivers unparalleled soft tissue definition without the need for general anesthesia. Unlike any other modality, our unique Standing Equine MRI captures intricate details, ensuring your equine patients receive the best possible care as safely as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our latest enhancement to that gold-standard modality is iNAV, designed to address one of the most persistent challenges in veterinary imaging: patient movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introducing iNAV: Precision in Motion Correction <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We understand the challenges faced during equine imaging, especially with slight movements that can compromise the quality of diagnostic images. iNAV enhances the capabilities of our award-winning motion correction technology. Designed by Hallmarq – specifically for veterinary applications – iNAV significantly reduces the impact of limb movement during image acquisition, helping to maintain diagnostic integrity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The introduction of iNAV has dramatically advanced magnetic resonance imaging of the standing horse and strengthened our confidence in diagnosing clinically significant injuries in the proximal limb.\u201d<\/p>\nNatasha Werpy, DVM, DACVR<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Implementing iNAV: How Does it Work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

iNAV is super easy to use! For Hallmarq customers already using standing equine MRI, iNAV is integrated into protocols for all anatomy other than the foot. FSE and STIR scans will have been replaced with iNAV versions. Particularly useful for imaging the tricky proximal limb, iNAV reduces the effects of patient motion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • iNAV uses an echo in the FSE train to measure the position of the horse leg 3 times per second during acquisition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • This massive increase in sampling frequency results in better motion tracking and correction<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Motion is corrected as the image is processed with much greater accuracy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    The result is a huge improvement in image quality making MRI in the proximal limb more diagnostic:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    T2 FSE TRA FAST proximal suspensory<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    T2 FSE TRA iNAV<\/strong> proximal suspensory (same horse)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Here’s what Steve Roberts, Hallmarq’s Chief Technology Officer, has to say about iNAV and just what it can help achieve for your practice: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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