Dr. Schaefer’s principle research interests are in the application of advanced diagnostic imaging techniques (MRI, CT, Ultrasound) in small animal orthopaedics. She had developed an MRI atlas of the canine shoulder joint and has published on both normal and abnormal findings in the canine shoulder as seen with MRI. Dr. Schaefer also has an interest in the use of synthetic bone forming stimulants (Bone Morphogenic Protein) in complicated fracture cases.
