Ultrasound-Guided Orthopedic Injection Techniques & Therapies
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Species
Equine
Contact Hours
15 hours - RACE Approved
Early Booking Deadline
Sun, 07 September, 2025
Registration Deadline
Fri, 19 September, 2025
Language
English
Discipline
Diagnostic Imaging
Orthopaedics
Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy / Physical Therapy
Sports Medicine
Surgery
Industry Partners
Global


North America


Veterinary Partners
Global



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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Ultrasonography has become a crucially important diagnostic imaging modality in Equine Orthopedics and most Equine Practitioners nowadays have access to the necessary equipment. A growing number of equine orthopedic specialists have furthermore extended the use of ultrasonography creatively to assist with injection techniques and to facilitate minimally invasive surgery. This 2-day practical course has been developed to provide equine and mixed animal practitioners who have experience with ultrasonography, with the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills of performing ultrasound-guided orthopedic injections and ultrasound-assisted surgical techniques, covering all regions of the musculoskeletal apparatus of the horse. Whole horses will be used to recreate a scenario as it might be encountered in live horses. A review of conventional and biologic treatment modalities for orthopedic conditions will round the course up.
In the mornings, the following topics will be covered in highly illustrated lectures and case presentations:
- How to get the most out of your ultrasound machine
- Principles of Ultrasound-Guidance
- Ultrasound-Guided Tendon & Ligament Injection
- Ultrasound-Guided Joint Injections of the Limbs (incl. hip & shoulder joints)
- Ultrasound-Guided Bursal Injections
- Cervical Facet Joint Injections
- Ultrasound-Guided Back Injections
- Lumbosacral & Sacroiliac Injection Techniques
- Ultrasound-Guided Surgery
- Conventional Systemic & Intra-Articular Joint Therapies
- What’s the latest on Regenerative Therapies?
Open and frank discussions are encouraged during the course and the speakers will share their personal experiences with attendees, be it successes or failures.
Between both afternoons, 7 hours of practical sessions will give attendees plenty of opportunity to train the different injection techniques on whole horses and specimens and to get tips and tricks in small groups (2 – 4 attendees per ultrasound machine), under the supervision of the specialists. Each attendee will rotate through the following practical stations:
- Tendon & Ligament Injections
- US-guided Upper Limb Joint Injections
- US-guided Back Injections – Interspinous & Articular Facet Joint Injection
- Cervical Facet Joint Injections
- Lumbosacral & Sacroiliac Injection Techniques
- US-guided Surgical Techniques
The course fee includes lunches, coffee/tea breaks, extensive electronic course notes and a certificate of attendance. Attendees can choose to only attend the lectures (= Lectures Only) on this course or can register for the entire course (= Lectures & Practical Sessions). On the evening of the first day all attendees are invited to attend the wine & cheese reception. Early course registration is recommended as there are only a limited number of places available.
Dr. Suzanne Brenner graduated from the veterinary school of University of California at Davis in 2003. Following 3 years of general equine practice, she returned to UC Davis as the 2006-2007 Large Animal Ultrasound Fellow. In late 2007, Dr. Brenner established an exclusively equine ultrasound consultation practice in Northern California providing examinations in both ambulatory and hospital settings including Pioneer Equine Hospital. Additionally, in 2008 she became an adjunct professor for the Modesto Junior College within the veterinary technician program. Dr. Brenner has instructed in several ultrasound-focused CE courses such as AAEP 360 ultrasound course held in 2012 and 2013. Similar to her professional life, her non-profession interests lie in all things horse related, including attempts at returning to horse trial competitions on any one of her rescued horses.
More InfoDavid is a European Specialist in Equine Surgery and his main areas of interest are orthopaedic surgery, lameness, and diagnostic imaging. David qualified from University College Dublin in 2003, before travelling to the US, where he worked for four years in equine veterinary practice. Subsequently returning to Ireland, he established his own equine ambulatory practice, focusing on imaging and treatment of equine athletes. He completed an equine surgery residency programme at University College Dublin before successfully passing the ECVS examination in 2017. David moved to the UK in 2016, where he worked as a surgeon in private practice for 2 years before moving to the Philip Leverhulme Equine Hospital at the University of Liverpool where he is now Head of Hospital. His most recent research is in pelvic and caudal back CT, contrast-enhanced ultrasound, and back surgery. He has also published work in the fields of ultrasound-guided sacroiliac and cervical facet injection techniques, joint surgery, and synovial sepsis.
More InfoPlease download the Program PDF to view it: Download PDF
CONTACT DETAILS FOR CLINIC
Phone: 847-526-9550
Website: www.chicagoequine.com
DIRECTIONS
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International Airports
33 miles: Chicago O'Hare International Airport - Chicago, IL
57 miles: Chicago Midway International Airport - Chicago, IL
61 miles: General Mitchell International Airport - Milwaukee, WI
NEARBY HOTELS
Hotel Details |
Distance to Clinic |
Guide Price (pppn) |
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Zurich-Barrington 197 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 847-726-7500 |
7.7 miles |
$140 |
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Libertyville 2061 Shell Dr. Libertyville, IL 60048 847-680-8828 |
11.9 miles |
$112 |
Comfort Suites Grayslake near Libertyville North 1775 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030 847-223-5050 |
13.7 miles |
$90 |
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Libertyville – Mundelein 510 IL-83, Mundelein, IL 60060 847-949-5100 |
11.9 miles |
$115 |
Super 8 by Wyndham McHenry 110 State Rte 31 South, McHenry, IL 60050 815-344-9200 |
8.3 miles |
$85 |
“Outstanding course with excellent imaging and even better instruction.”
- Jon Stanek, Performance Equine Clinic, Pennsylvania, USA - Ultrasound-Guided Orthopedic Injection Techniques & Therapies course
“Collegiality of presenters and participants. The most approachable presenters of any of my previous CE meetings.”
- Ashley Alward, Southwest Equine Hospital USA - Ultrasound-guided Orthopedic Injection Techniques course Canada 2023
“Amazing content. Great specimens and ultrasounds to practice on. The lectures were outstanding.”
- Hannah Pope, Oak Ridges Equine Vet Canada - Ultrasound-guided Orthopedic Injection Techniques course Canada 2023
“Very educative, very qualified instructors and well organized.”
- Lise Foubert, Canada - Ultrasound-guided Orthopedic Injection Techniques course Canada 2023
“The best hands-on course I have done.”
- Melissa Rocheleau, Cranberry Creek Equine Veterinary Services, Canada - Ultrasound-guided Orthopedic Injection Techniques course Canada 2023
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Lectures & Practical Sessions
USD 1770.00
USD 1610.00
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USD 895.00
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USD 2980.00
USD 2700.00
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USD 2700.00
USD 2450.00
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USD 470.00
USD 470.00
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Lectures Only
USD 190.00
USD 170.00
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USD 1490.00
USD 1350.00
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USD 745.00
USD 675.00
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