18 May 2023 - 20 May 2023

BEVA Approved: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course

The course is suitable for delegates who wish to improve their ultrasound diagnostic skills and learn more about this diagnostic tool from a panel of eminent veterinary surgeons who are renowned in their respective fields of expertise. This course is aimed at covering principles of musculoskeletal ultrasonography. The normal anatomy of the metacarpal and metatarsal region will be covered. Superficial digital flexor tendon, deep digital flexor tendon, inferior check ligament and suspensory ligament injuries will be specifically covered. Likewise, injuries to the palmar or plantar pastern region and its normal ultrasonography will also be covered. Other areas covered will include the ultrasonography of tendon sheaths and bursae as well as imaging of joints including the stifles, hock, carpus and fetlock joints. Ultrasonography of the foot, back and pelvis will also be covered, as will ultrasonographic imaging of traumatic injuries, foreign bodies and sepsis.

Course dates

18 May 2023 09:00 - 20 May 2023 18:00

Rossdales Equine Hospital, Cotton End Road, CB8 7NN

About the Course

This course is aimed at covering principles of musculoskeletal ultrasonography. The normal anatomy of the metacarpal and metatarsal region will be covered. Superficial digital flexor tendon, deep digital flexor tendon, inferior check ligament and suspensory ligament injuries will be specifically covered. Likewise, injuries to the palmar or plantar pastern region and its normal ultrasonography will also be covered. Other areas covered will include the ultrasonography of tendon sheaths and bursae as well as imaging of joints including the stifles, hock, carpus and fetlock joints. Ultrasonography of the foot, back and pelvis will also be covered, as will ultrasonographic imaging of traumatic injuries, foreign bodies and sepsis.

This course will have a strong emphasis on “hands on” practical sessions. Small groups using high quality machines will cover the normal ultrasonography of various areas as well as a number of pathological conditions from the metacarpal region, metatarsal region, palmar and plantar pasterns, back, pelvis and various joints.

Course Organiser

• Sarah Boys Smith, MA. VetMB, CertES(Orth), Dip ECVS, DipACVSMR, MRCVS

Course Speakers

• Sarah Boys Smith, MA. VetMB, CertES(Orth), Dip ECVS, DipACVSMR, MRCVS
• Dr Mariana Castro Martins, DVM, CertISELP, DipACVSMR, DipECVSMR, MRCVS
• Eddy R. Cauvin, Dr Ve´te´rinaire MVM PhD HDR CertVet Radiol DipECVS
• Virginia Reef, VDVM, DACVIM
• Professor Roger K.W. Smith, MA, VetMB, PhD, DEO, DipECVS, MRCVS

Course Fees

• BEVA Member price £1000 (plus VAT)
• Non Member price £1150 (plus VAT)

The course fee includes dinner, lunches and tea/coffee during the course.

Course Downloads

• Full Course Programme

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To register for this course, please contact Rachel Clay at rachel.clay@rossdales.com or by telephone: (01638) 577754

What is a BEVA Approved course?

By attending courses with the BEVA Approved stamp you can be sure that you will be undertaking CPD of the highest quality. 

All BEVA Approved courses are reviewed and approved by the BEVA Education Committee. The committee confirm the course meets BEVA's high CPD standards and that the course will be highly beneficial to equine veterinary professionals who attend.

Please be aware, BEVA do not take bookings for BEVA Approved Courses and all enquiries should be made directly with the organiser.

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