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Diagnosis & Treatment of Lameness in the Horse

This 3 day course is designed to update the practitioner on the current concepts of etiology, diagnosis and management of the various conditions causing lameness in horses. The course begins with a discussion of the visual aspects of lameness diagnosis (including videos), followed by the interpretation of the various manipulative and palpation tests. Approaches to diagnostic anesthesia are also discussed in detail. Following this the various diseases affecting the fore and hind limbs, and back regions of the horse are reviewed. Radiographic evaluation of these regions will also be discussed in detail. Additionally, the principles of diagnosis and treatment of synovitis/capsulitis, developmental orthopedic disease and tendon and ligament injuries will also be discussed. The 4 hour lab on the final day of the course allows the participant to practice diagnostic anesthesia approaches and to perform the various surgical procedures on cadaver limbs that were discussed in lecture.

CE Credits
24
Instructors
Dr. Gary Baxter, MS, Dipl. ACVS
Dr. Dean Hendrickson, MS
Dr. Laurie Goodrich, DVM
Dr. Chris Kawcak, PhD
Dr. Richard Park
Dates
September 24-26, 2008
Registration Fees
$650 to Register for Lameness Only
$50 Discount if Registering for Lameness & Equine Limb Ultrasound
Enrollment is limited. Register Early! If you are attempting to register for this course 1 month or less prior to the course please call 970-297-1273 to confirm availability.
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Course Schedule - Printable Version
Day 1 - 10/03
8:00 a.m.
 Musculoskeletal palpation/manipulation of the lame horse Dr. Baxter
8:30 a.m. Lameness evaluation (including videos) Dr. Hendrickson
9:30 a.m. Break  
10:00 a.m. Diagnostic perineural and intrasynovial anesthesia Dr. Baxter
11:30 a.m. Use of acupuncture in lameness diagnosis Dr. Stricklin
12:00 p.m. Lunch  
1:15 p.m. Joint medications and intra-articular treatment Dr. Kawcak
2:15 p.m. Conditions of the foot and phalanges Dr. Hendrickson
3:15 p.m. Break  
3:30 p.m. Conditions of the foot and phalanges (continued) Dr. Hendrickson
4:00 p.m. Lameness cases Faculty
5:30 p.m. Adjourn  
Day 2 -10/04
8:00 a.m. Musculoskeletal palpation/demonstration laboratory using live horses Faculty
11:15 a.m. Conditions of the fetlock and cannon bone region Dr. Goodrich
12:00 p.m. Lunch – provided  
1:15 p.m. Conditions of the carpus Dr. Kawcak
2:15 p.m. Conditions of the upper fore limb Dr. Goodrich
3:00 p.m. Break  
3:15 p.m. Tendon and ligament injuries Dr. Goodrich
4:00 p.m. New treatment options for musculoskeletal injuries Dr. Kawcak
4:45 p.m. Lameness cases Faculty
5:30 p.m. Adjourn  
Day 3 - 10/05
8:00 a.m. Conditions of the tarsus, stifle and hip regions Dr. Baxter
9:30 a.m. Break    
9:45 a.m. Using digital radiography, CT and MRI Dr. Park
11:00 a.m. Conditions of the pelvis and back Dr. Stricklin
11:45 a.m. Question and answer period Faculty
12:15 p.m. Lunch – provided  
1:30 p.m. Laboratory: 
-Local blocks (nerve and joint) on cadaver limbs
-Surgery – cadaver limbs		 All Instructors
5:00 p.m. Adjourn  

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Pre-registration is required for all veterinary continuing education conferences. Courses are subject to cancellation when registration is inadequate to cover costs of the program. Registration at least six weeks before the course will help prevent cancellation. Course fee is payable to Colorado State University. Fee includes proceedings, materials, supplies, refreshments and in some cases, lunch. Please see course schedules for more information.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

Registration fees are fully refundable until 60 days prior to the course, 50% refundable between 60 and 30 days prior to the course and non-refundable after 30 days prior to the course. Fees will be refunded 100% at any date if vacated spot can be filled.

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