Distal Limb Radiology and Circumferential Ultrasound Techniques for Improved Diagnoses and Podiatry of the Horse

Sponsored by - Vet Ray Technology by Sedecal USA, Choice Medical Systems, Inc and Platinum Performance

Jaret Pullen, DVM, APF-I and Matt Durham, DVM, DACVSMR.

Our educational event will start on Friday at 6 pm at the Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Arizona Division, for a speaker meet and greet. Cocktails and light d'oeuvres will be served. Presentations will begin at the Midwestern University at 830am on Saturday. There will be time for Q&A before lunch being served at noon. Wetlabs will begin immediately after lunch. This is an all-inclusive event that includes Friday evening, Saturday light Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee, and other refreshments.

Members price - $250

Non Members - $350

Dr. Matt Durham’s Presentations and Wetlab will include four main goals;

Deeper understanding of anatomy in digital sheath, palmar pastern, coffin joint and pastern joint

Demonstrate the value of periarticular bone and synovium in evaluating progression of arthritis/bursitis/tenosynovitis in the coffin and pastern joints

Techniques for distal palmar pastern views to assist with deep digital flexor and navicular bursa diagnoses

Recognizing patterns of injury involving multiple structures in the pastern region.

Dr. Jaret Pullen’s Presentations and Wetlab will include the following;

A Mechanical Perspective of Common Hoof Pathologies- Diagnostics and Treatment Options

We will delve into some of the common hoof pathologies that we encounter regularly.  Emphasis will be placed on how these issues affect the structures mechanically and what can be done to lessen some of those mechanical forces to provide a better healing environment.  The lecture will outline a biomechanical overview and ten look into diagnostic and imaging on the common foot pathologies and take you through some horseshoe/orthotic-based treatment options highlighting the mechanical benefits of each.  The wet lab will use a team approach to work through a "case" using cadaver limbs.  Diagnostic imaging will be used extensively and a treatment plan will be developed and implemented using various shoes and materials to alter the biomechanics of that particular case in order to set it up for a successful outcome. 

Host Hotel Information

Our host hotel for this event is the DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix North. For room booking information click here.