Practical Medical, Orthopaedic & Stifle Ultrasound - 22, 23 & 24 May 2024

This popular practical workshop is back and now includes an extra day focusing on Stifle ultrasound guided injection techniques - a total of 3 days!

Designed to enable you to practice your own ultrasound skills under the close guidance of recognised specialists, this workshop will increase your confidence in using the scanner for a wide range of clinical cases. The three days complement each other well or can be taken individually.

Do book early to avoid disappointment

Lunch and refreshments provided.  

Course Description

Day One is an introduction to diagnostic ultrasound in equine medical cases. The day starts with a lecture on how to get the most out of your ultrasound machine and how to avoid common pitfalls. A series of interactive lectures follow, covering abdominal, thoracic and ocular ultrasonography with the group then dividing into small group sessions for some hands-on scanning under supervision to put these skills into practice.

There will be ample opportunity to practice what you have learnt on a variety of horses with a range of scanners. 

Learning Outcomes 

• Apply an understanding of the ultrasound machine set-up in order to maximise functionality and therefore optimise image acquisition
• Demonstrate the practical skills required to acquire accurate ultrasound images of diagnostic quality, and demonstrate a systematic approach to ultrasonography of the equine abdomen, thorax and eye.

Day Two is an introduction to diagnostic ultrasound in orthopaedic disease. A series of lectures in the morning cover common diseases of the distal limb, including superficial flexor tendonitis, suspensory and AL-DDFT desmitis, and the ultrasound anatomy of the lower limb, carpal sheath and tarsal region. The afternoon is spent working in small groups, rotating through hands-on practical scanning of the forelimb and hind limb with ample time to work on skills taught in the lectures, leaving you both confident and competent in orthopaedic ultrasound of the equine patient.

Learning Outcomes 

• Demonstrate a logical approach to diagnosis and treatment of common diseases of the equine distal limb
• Demonstrate the practical skills required to acquire accurate ultrasound images of diagnostic quality of the equine distal limb.

 

Day Three - Investigating Stifle Pathology 

 Join the Philip Leverhulme Equine Hospital Orthopaedics team for a day of CPD on the topic of the equine stifle on 24th May 2024.

The stifle is a common site of lameness localisation but due to complex anatomy and resulting imaging limitations, it can pose a diagnostic challenge. Lectures through the morning will cover the array of techniques we utilise to completely assess stifle pathology and how they complement each other. The afternoon will involve interactive sessions on ultrasound, diagnostic anaesthesia and case-based discussion.

The day will be suitable for both recent graduates and experienced clinicians looking to fine-tune their skill sets. This course can be attended in conjunction with the preceding diagnostic ultrasound course or as a standalone day.