Ultrasound of the Mid-Distal Limb & Stifle for Equine Practitioners
Date/Time
Mar 2, 2019 to Mar 3, 2019
8:00 AM until 5:45 PM
Description
This course provides equine practitioners with the knowledge and especially the practical skills to competently and confidently scan the mid-distal front- and hindlimb incl. the stifle joint of the horse. Over the two days the attendees will spend 7 hours scanning the following anatomical regions in small groups (2 – 4 vets per ultrasound machine) on live horses: Pastern, fetlock, digital flexor tendon sheath, flexor tendons, suspensory ligament, tarsus (incl. sheaths) & stifle. The course will run over two days, with a focus on highly illustrated lectures which will be systematically approached:
How to get the most out of your ultrasound machine
Ultrasonographic Anatomy and Conditions of the Foot & Pastern
Digital Flexor Tendon Sheath & Annular Ligament
Fetlock Joint Region
Flexor Tendons & Check Ligaments
Suspensory Ligament – Frontlimb vs. Hindlimb
Carpus & Carpal Sheath
Tarsus, Tarsal Bursae & Sheath
Stifle Joint Region
Cost
$120 - $1,290
Location
5590 NW Hwy 225
Ocala FL 33482
USA
Additional Information
Sponsor
VetPD
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