9:00 AM-9:50 AM |
Management of Hoof Capsule Distortions in the Athlete (Part 1)
Managing the health and function of the foot in high-level sport horses can be challenging. This lecture will cover normal anatomy and biomechanics of the digit, preventative/maintenance strategies, and techniques to treat various pathologies of the heel region. Specific conditions to be discussed include low heels, crushed heels, cracks, sheared heels, club feet, and injuries to the supporting structures coffin joint. The majority of this lecture will be focused on how to rehabilitate dysfunctional feet back to soundness.
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10:20 AM-11:10 AM |
Management of Hoof Capsule Distortions in the Athlete (Part 2)
Managing the health and function of the foot in high-level sport horses can be challenging. This lecture will cover normal anatomy and biomechanics of the digit, preventative/maintenance strategies, and techniques to treat various pathologies of the heel region. Specific conditions to be discussed include low heels, crushed heels, cracks, sheared heels, club feet, and injuries to the supporting structures coffin joint. This is part two of our discussion on how to rehabilitate dysfunctional feet back to soundness.
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11:20 AM-12:10 PM |
Managing Acute and Chronic Laminitis Cases (Part 1)
Laminitis is a disease of the suspensory apparatus of the distal phalanx, which can advance to varying degrees of structural failure or chronic laminitis. Since the disease ultimately leads to mechanical failure of the digit, a mechanical foot management plan is required to effectively treat these cases. Many laminitis cases can be successfully rehabilitated back to athletic soundness, light use, breeding, or pasture soundness, while others will suffer from permanent instability and lameness. We will discuss the challenges and treatment options for this difficult disease.
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2:00 PM-2:50 PM |
Managing Acute and Chronic Laminitis Cases (Part 2)
Laminitis is a disease of the suspensory apparatus of the distal phalanx, which can advance to varying degrees of structural failure or chronic laminitis. Since the disease ultimately leads to mechanical failure of the digit, a mechanical foot management plan is required to effectively treat these cases. Many laminitis cases can be successfully rehabilitated back to athletic soundness, light use, breeding, or pasture soundness, while others will suffer from permanent instability and lameness. This is part two of our discussion on the challenges and treatment options for this difficult disease.
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