Back, Sacroiliac Pelvic Problems Of The Horse - A 2-Day Practical Course
VetPD - Veterinary Professional Development
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Date: Friday 6th October, 2017 - Saturday 7th October, 2017
Start time: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Duration: 2 hour(s)
Cost: £890
Conditions affecting the back, pelvis and sacroiliac region are common in the horse and can cause pain, poor performance and lameness. Over the past decade the axial skeleton has been extensively researched; this new knowledge combined with recently published retrospective studies have shed light on these previously poorly understood problems. This 2-day practical course is suitable for veterinarians from mixed and equine practice who are keen to update their knowledge on the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and up-to-date therapy of back, pelvic and sacroiliac problems in the horse.
In the mornings, the following topics will be covered in well-illustrated lectures and case presentations (in English):
Clinical examination of the back
Anatomy & Imaging of the back
Diagnostic techniques for back conditions
Common conditions of the back
Less common conditions of the back
Saddle fit assessment
Sacroiliac disease – Pathophysiology & Diagnosis
Sacroiliac disease – Injections & Therapy
Clinical examination of the pelvis and hip
Imaging of the pelvis and hip
Soft tissue and muscle conditions of the pelvis
Bony problems affecting the pelvis and hip
Open and frank discussions are encouraged during the dedicated question times and the speakers will share their personal experiences (successes and failures) with attendees.
In the afternoons, 7 hours of practical sessions will give attendees the opportunity to put theory into practice on live horses and equine specimens and to ask questions in small groups (2 - 4 attendees / ultrasound machine), all under the supervision of specialists. The following practical sessions will be covered during the course:
Clinical examination of the back
Ultrasonography of the back
Saddle fit assessment
Clinical examination of the pelvis and hip
Ultrasonography of the pelvis and hip
Sacroiliac injection techniques on specimens
The course fee includes lunches at a restaurant, 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 course dinner, which costs 50€ (not included in the course fee; drinks will be charged extra). 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.4; C-E.6; C-E.7; C-E.15; C-E.17; C-VDI.5
Who is it for?
Vets and Vet Students
The Speakers
Emmanuel Engeli - Dr.Med.Vet, DVM, Dipl.ECVS, Dipl.ACVS, MRCVS<br /> Switzerland, United Kingdom<br /> European, American & RCVS Specialist in Equine Surgery and Orthopaedics <br /> <br /> Graham Munroe - BVSc(Hons), PhD, CertEO, DESM, Dipl.ECVS, FRCVS<br /> United Kingdom<br /> European & RCVS Specialist in Equine Surgery <br /> <br /> Henk van der Veen - DVM, Cert.ISELP<br /> The Netherlands<br /> <br /> Kay Hastilow - Master Saddler, Qualified Saddle Fitter, Master Saddle Fitting Consultant<br /> United Kingdom
The Venue
Sharjah Equine Hospital
Number of CPD hours this event can be recorded as
15 hours
Registration and Booking