| Course ID: | MWW-AJ>FORTHHORSE |
| Course title: | ORTHOPEDICS DISEASES IN HORSES |
| Semester: | Spring |
| ECTS: | 2 |
| Lectures/Classes: | 0 / 30 hours |
| Field of study: | Veterinary Medicine |
| Study cycle: | 1st cycle |
| Type of course: | optional |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
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| Short description: | Knowledge of clinical anatomy and biomechanics of the horse movement will help students to better understand the pathology of various diseases of horse locomotor system. Information about equine orthopedic examination and detailed discuss about the most common diseases of horse musculoskeletal system will allow students to get a correct diagnosis and effective treatment. |
| Full description: | 1.Detailed musculoskeletal anatomy of the horse. Theoretical and practical classes. Presentation of the anatomy of the horse in clinical aspect. Location the most important structures of the equine limb and back (bursaes, joint, ligaments, tendons). 2.Biomechanics of horse movement. Theoretical classes. Definition of terms in the field of biemechanics. Dsscussion about pattern of proper horse movement. Occupational diseases of sport horses. Analysis of films with moving horsesin terms of biomechanics and recognition of lameness 3.Horse orthopedic examination. Theoretical and practical classes. Schema and practical exercises on live animal (palpation, assessment of the horse in motion, flex test). 4. Diagnostic perineural nerve block and and intra-articular anasthesia. Practical classes. Lacalisation of point of injection inthe case of perineural nerve block. Intra-articular injection and ultrasound guided injection. Work on the cadaver limbs. 5.Radiology diagnostic. Practical classes. Detailed discussion about proper technic of equine radiograms – how to make. Practicing correct techniques and X-ray projection. Analysis of performed radiograms. 6.Ultrasound diagnostic. Practical classes. Detailed discussion about proper technic of equine sonograms – how to make. Practical ultrasound examination of equine digital flexor tendons. Analysis of performed sonograms. 7.Additional diagnostic method used in equine orthopedic. Theoretical classes. Discussion obout thermography and its usefulness in the diagnostic of horse orthopedic disease. Rules of proper technic of termograms – how to make. Discussion of clinical case. 8.Pharmacology of equine orthopedic disease.Elements of regenerative medicine. Theoretical classes. Discusion about drugs used in orthopedic patient management (p.o., i.m.,i.v.,i.a. ways of administration). Discussion about used of regenerative medicine in equine orthopedic disease. 9.Wound healing. Desmurgia. Theoretical and practical classes. Discussion about most common injures in horses and wound healing complications. Each student will assume dressing on head, hoof and limb.Discussion and presentation of splints and Robert Johnes bandages. 10. Equine back disease. Theoretical classes. Discussion about most common back disease in horse. Schema of back examination and diagnostic imaging. The influence of rider and saddle on the development of spine disorders. Rules of matching saddle. 11.Diseases of flexor tendons of the foot. Theoretical classes. Detailed discussion about foal tendons diseases (contractures, laxity), and adult horses tendon diseases. Presentation of method of treatment, rehabilitation programe and correct forging in tendon diseases. 12.Horse physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Theoretical classes. Presentation of method used in equine physiotherapy (massage, kinesitherapy, physical therapy). Physiotherapy of sport horses. 13.Horse physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Practical classes. Demonstration of high intensity laser therapy and extracorporeal shock wave therapy. Presentations of horse stretching techniques. Each student will perform physic therapy and stretching on live animal. 14.Case discussion. Theoretical classes. Presentation of the full documented cases. Examination protocols, radiograms, sonograms and films with lameness horses. |
| Bibliography: | 1. D.A. Wilson, J. Kramer, G.M. Constantinescu, K.R. Branson - Zabiegi chirurgiczne u koni w warunkach pozaszpitalnych – Elsevier Urban& Partner, Wrocław 2009 2. Dietz Olof, Huskamp Bernhard: Praktyka kliniczna: konie., Wydawnictwo Galaktyka.2006 3. G.M. Baxter.: Adams & Stashak’s Lameness in Horses, Wiley-Blackwell, 2011 4. Ross M.W.: Dyson S.J. Diagnosis and management of Lameness in the Horse, Elsevier, Saunders,2011 5. Knottenbelt C. Derek: Saunders Equine Formulary, Saunders Elsevier, 2006 |
| Learning outcomes: | Knowledge: - student knows correct clinical and topographic anatomy of horse. Latin names are valid. - student knows diseases of musculoskeletal system and can diagnosed them. - student knows possible treatments and rehabilitation of common orthopedic diseases in horses. Skills: - student can comply with antiseptic, pressure and stiffening dressings. Student can do diagnostic perineural nerve block and joint injection. - student is able to perform radiological and ultrasound examination of the horses limbs. Student knows fundamental X-rays projection. The range will include ultrasound surrounding the flexor tendons. - student in the preparation of the theoretical and practical will be able to perform extracorporeal shock wave therapy and high intensity laser therapy on horse Social competences: - during the course will be given special emphasis to have habit to continuing to deepen knowledge and skills. Promoting of tracking the latest reports and verifying their knowledge - under the supervision of teacher’s staff student has an opportunity to parcipitate in preparation of horses for surgery and postoperative care (including changes of dressings and monitoring of patient’s health) - the classes will be presented modern techniques for the treatment of orthopedic diseases of horses in the field of physiotherapy, rehabilitation and regenerative medicine |
| Assessment methods and assessment criteria: | 70% - rating obtained from oral answer and 30% rating from practical activity (practical skills, oral answer). |