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Ultrasound of the Equine Upper Limb, Neck, Back & Pelvis – A 2-Day Practical Course

Fri, 29 November, 2024 - Sat, 30 November, 2024

Species

Equine

Contact Hours

15 Hours

Early Booking Deadline

Sun, 20 October, 2024

Registration Deadline

Fri, 01 November, 2024

Language

English

Extras

Printed Set of Course Notes (pick up at venue) - USD 95.14

Sponsors
Discipline

Diagnostic Imaging

Orthopaedics

Sports Medicine

Industry Partners

Global
Europe

Veterinary Partners

Global
Europe

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course was developed to provide attendees with the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills of ultrasound image acquisition and interpretation of the upper front- and hindlimbs, the poll, neck, withers, back and pelvis.  It is suitable for vets from equine or mixed practice who are keen to further develop their equine ultrasound expertise.  This course covers the following topics systematically and via highly illustrated lectures: 

  • How to get the most out of your ultrasound machine 
  • Ultrasonographic Anatomy & Conditions of the Elbow Joint 
  • Shoulder Joint & Bicipital Bursa 
  • Stifle Joint Region 
  • Hip Joint  
  • The Poll & Neck (incl. Ultrasound-guided Facet Joint Injections) 
  • Withers & Back  
  • Percutaneous Ultrasound of the Pelvis & Sacroiliac Region 
  • Transrectal Ultrasound of the Pelvis & Sacroiliac Region  

The panel of internationally renowned speakers/instructors has a wealth of experience and will share common diagnostic pitfalls, erroneous image interpretations, practical tips and pearls of wisdom open and honestly with the attendees.  After lunch, 7 hours of practical sessions in small groups (2 – 4 vets per ultrasound machine) between both afternoons, which will provide the attendees with the opportunity to ask questions and to put their existing and newly acquired knowledge into practice, on both live horses and cadavers.  The following anatomical regions will be covered during the practical sessions, supervised by the specialists:  Shoulder joint & bicipital bursa, stifle joint region, poll & neck (incl. US-guided facet joint injections), withers & back, percutaneous ultrasound of hip & pelvis and transrectal ultrasound of the lumbosacroiliac region & pelvis.  

The course fee includes hot lunches, coffee/tea breaks, a wine & cheese reception, 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 due to the highly practical nature of this course.  

This course is suitable for RCVS Modules:   B-EP.3;  C-E.6;  C-E.7;  C-E.15;  C-EP.17 

David is a European Specialist in Equine Surgery and his main area of interest is orthopaedic surgery and lameness. David qualified from University College Dublin in 2003, before travelling to New York where he worked for four years. Subsequently returning to Ireland he established his own equine practice, focusing on imaging and treatment of equine athletes. David then completed his equine surgery residency programme at University College Dublin (UCD) before successfully obtaining a professional doctorate in orthopaedic ultrasound techniques. David moved to the UK in 2016 where he worked as a surgeon in Western Counties Equine Hospital and then Bourton Vale Equine Clinic. David now heads the orthopaedic and imaging service in the Philip Leverhulme Equine Hospital, University of Liverpool. His most recent research involves investigating contrast ultrasonography, pelvic CT, and ultrasound-guided sacroiliac and cervical facet injection techniques. He has also published work in the fields of joint surgery and synovial sepsis.

Henk graduated from Utrecht University, The Netherlands, in 1988. He spent the six years that followed working in two equine clinics in the north and southwest of The Netherlands. In 1994, Henk joined Lingehoeve Diergeneeskunde equine referral hospital in the heart of the Netherlands as equine veterinarian in the ambulatory practice. Since 2000, he has specialised in orthopaedics including lameness exams, pre-purchase exams and diagnostic imaging (radiology, ultrasound, scintygraphy and contrast CT). Henk gained his ISELP certification in 2008.

Dr. Wade Tenney completed his veterinary studies at Colorado State University. He then went on to do an equine private practice internship at Littleton Equine Medical Center where he stayed on for an additional two years as an associate veterinarian. He then joined B.W. Furlong and Associates in Oldwick, New Jersey where he practiced as an ambulatory/clinic veterinarian with a strong focus on reproduction and nuclear scintigraphy. In 2005, Dr. Tenney completed a 1 year fellowship in Large Animal Ultrasound with Dr. Mary Beth Whitcomb and Dr. Betsy Vaughan at the University of California, Davis. Following his fellowship, Dr. Tenney joined Steinbeck Country Equine Clinic on California’s beautiful central coast. During this time he worked as a general practitioner with a strong focus on sports medicine and ultrasound. He also provided care to clients at the HITS Thermal Horse Show during the winter months. In April of 2013, Dr. Tenney joined the Large Animal Ultrasound Department at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. At the Hospital for Large Animals, Dr. Tenney works closely with the Sports Medicine, Internal Medicine and General Surgery services, providing diagnostic ultrasound services to horses throughout the Northeast. Dr. Tenney also spends the winter months at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida providing ultrasound consultations for performance horses in south Florida.

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Venue

Oakham Veterinary Hospital, Ashwell Road, Oakham, Rutland. LE15 7QH

CONTACT DETAILS FOR CLINIC

Oakham Veterinary Hospital
Ashwell Road
Oakham
Rutland. LE15 7QH
United Kingdom
Phone:                01572 722647
Fax:                      01572 722936
E-Mail:                 info@oakhamvethospital.co.uk

 

DIRECTIONS

From Birmingham International Airport
Take B4438 to A446, Take M6, M69, Leicester Western Bypass/A46, A607 and A606 to Ashwell Rd in Oakham, At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Ashwell Rd and soon the hospital will be on your right.   

From London Luton Airport
Get on M1 in Central Bedfordshire from New Airport Way/A1081, Follow M1. Take exit 13 from M1, Follow A421 to Great N Rd/A1 in Bedford, Follow A1, A1(M) and A1 to Empingham Rd/A606 in Stamford. Take the A606 exit from A1, Follow A606 to Ashwell Rd and soon the hospital will be on your right.  

From Heathrow International Airport
Drive along Widgeon Rd and Wayfarer Rd, follow M25 and M1 to Central Bedfordshire. Take exit 13 from M1, Follow A421 and A1 to A1(M) in Alconbury, Continue onto A1(M) (signs for The North/Peterborough), Follow A1 and A606 to Ashwell Rd in Rutland and soon the hospital will be on your right.  

From Heathrow International Airport
Drive along Widgeon Rd and Wayfarer Rd, follow M25 and M1 to Central Bedfordshire. Take exit 13 from M1, Follow A421 and A1 to A1(M) in Alconbury, Continue onto A1(M) (signs for The North/Peterborough), Follow A1 and A606 to Ashwell Rd in Rutland and soon the hospital will be on your right.  

 

Travelling by car: 

From the North via A1: Follow M1 to Aston. Take exit 31 from M1, Get on Worksop Rd/A1 in Nottinghamshire from A57, Follow A1 to B668 in Rutland. Take the B668 exit from A1, Continue on B668. Drive to Ashwell Rd and the hospital will be on your left.  

From the South via A1: Head south-west towards Stuart St/A505, take A6, A421, A1, A1(M) and A606 to Ashwell Rd in Oakham and the hospital will be on your right 

 

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Birmingham International Airport - approx. 100 km

London Luton Airport - approx. 133 km

Heathrow International Airport - approx. 182 km

 

NEARBY HOTELS

 

Brook Whipper-In Hotel***    
The Market Place, Oakham  LE15 6DT UK
Tel: +44 01572 756971 
 

 

2 Km distance Prices from £86

The Admiral Hornblower**           
High Street, Oakham  LE15 6AS  UK
Tel: +44 01572 723004

Email: info@hornblowerhotel.co.uk

 

2 Km distance Prices from £75

Wisteria Hotel***
4 Catmose Street, Oakham  LE15 6HW  UK
Tel: +44 01572 722844
Email: enquiries@wisteriahotel.co.uk

 

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Finch's Arms****  
Oakham Road, Hambleton, Oakham  LE15 8TL  UK
Tel: +44 01572 756575
Email: info@finchsarms.co.uk

 

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Qualified Vet

Lectures & Practical Sessions

USD 1128.94

USD 1002.09

Lectures Only

USD 558.13

USD 501.04

2nd vet, same clinic

Lectures & Practical Sessions

USD 1071.85

USD 951.35

Lectures Only

USD 532.76

USD 475.68

Vet & Vet. Nurse / Vet. Technician

Lectures & Practical Sessions

USD 1940.75

USD 1763.17

Lectures Only

USD 1522.16

USD 1382.63

Intern/Resident (Requires proof of status)

Lectures Only

USD 279.06

USD 279.06

Veterinary Student (Requires proof of status)

Lectures Only

USD 114.16

USD 101.48

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