Surgery procedures will be demonstrated and can be practiced in the cadavers such as DDFT tenectomy (for treatment of laminitis), quittor surgery, neurectomy (palmar digital and for high suspensory), palmar annular ligament desmotomy. Dissection of the cadaver limbs will be encouraged to refresh anatomical knowledge. Participants are encouraged to bring along photos and videos for discussion.
Equine lameness with Warren Schofield
Lameness Day with Fore and Hindlimb Cadavers - Seminar and Wetlab
The course will be a full day of hands-on practicals with cadaver limbs. We will cover examination of the lame horse, practical assessment of limb swellings and when and how to sample joint and tendon sheath fluid, and other fluid swellings.
All lower limb nerve blocks will be practised - PDNB, ASNB, low 4 point (forelimb) / 6 point blocks (hindlimb), high 4 / 6 point blocks and the deep branches of the lateral palmar (forelimb) and plantar nerves (hindlimb) (for suspensory desmitis). Joint, tendon sheath and navicular bursa injection will be performed and can be practiced on the cadavers. Practicalities and safety aspects will be covered and common complications associated with nerve blocks and joint / sheath injections will be discussed. There will be discussion of common lameness conditions of the lower limbs and management of the swollen limb - localised and generalized swellings, including lymphangitis.
Speaker: Warren Schofield MA, VetMB, MRCVS, CertES(Soft Tissue), DipECVS
What previous delegates have said about this course:
"Brilliant modern facility for both theoretical and practical learning! Super helpful staff and a great location".
Equine lameness with Warren Schofield
Level:9.5