Needlescope Technology - A Winner with Equine Vets

Newsdate: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 - 07:20 am
Location: GOLDEN, Colorado

Located in Golden Colorado and using a network of global manufacturing affiliates throughout the world, BioVision Technologies, LLC develops and manufactures innovative micro-visualization solutions that enable endoluminal and minimally invasive medical procedures in both human and veterinary medicine.

David D. Frisbie, DVM, using NeedleView technology

David D. Frisbie, DVM, using NeedleView technology

According to Robert Blaise, Director of Business Development for BioVision Technologies, the Needlescope enables the veterinarian to perform quick diagnostic arthroscopic procedures on standing horses in the field or therapeutic procedures in the OR.
© 2012 by BioVision Technologies

For veterinarians working with large animals such as horses and other equines, micro-endoscope technology makes many procedures available, that just a few years ago were not dreamed of by the most forward looking veterinarian practitioner.

By integrating unique imaging technologies and customized micro-endoscope solutions to reduce incision size and speed healing, Biovision Technologies has developed medical instruments with  superb image quality, that are customizable for any application, and that can be integrated with any system,

Veterinarians consider the new micro-arthroscope partnered with an 18 gauge needle a major break through, making their medical procedures on large animals easier, with fewer side effects and more practical whether in the clinic or in a horse’s stall.

According to Robert Blaise, the Director of Business Development for BioVision Technologies, the Needlescope enables the veterinarian to perform quick diagnostic arthroscopic procedures on standing horses in the field or therapeutic procedures in the OR. 

The NeedleView technology can compete and compliment MRIs and X-rays. The  NeedleView scopes are micro-sized, and resilient.  These 18-gauge NeedleView endoscopes can enable veterinarian  to get into small joints such as the stifle, navicular bursa and coffin joint with ease. This truly enabling product allows for a higher quality medicine at a very affordable price.   

Whether a horse has a stifle problem or a difficult-to-diagnose case of lameness, the micro-arthroscope is less invasive and easier to use than a regular arthroscope.

In addition to being less invasive and able to work within problematic tissue, muscle, and organ areas, the micro-arthroscope is highly portable. The ergonomic design, the packaging, and size lend themselves to a portability that takes the technology where it is needed most—to the equine.

With a product that is very portable, in fact, about the size of a shoebox, Biovision's SurgView technology is great for mobile vets or practices with limited space.  Given the freedom of space and movement , plus peace of mind for the practitioner as well as better functionality, SurgView is a vast improvement over older arthroscopic systems.

About the Author

Flossie Sellers

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As an animal lover since childhood, Flossie was delighted when Mark, the CEO and developer of EquiMed asked her to join his team of contributors.

She enrolled in My Horse University at Michigan State and completed a number of courses in everything related to horse health, nutrition, diseases and conditions, medications, hoof and dental care, barn safety, and first aid.

Staying up-to-date on the latest developments in horse care and equine health is now a habit, and she enjoys sharing a wealth of information with horse owners everywhere.

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