Proximal Suspensory Desmitis: Diagnosis and Management

Sunday, July 01, 2012   8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

The diagnosis and management of proximal suspensory desmitis is challenging. This session reviews the clinical features of proximal suspensory desmitis, including presentation, nerve blocks and interpretation, and imaging of this region. Treatment modalities are reviewed with practical recommendations based on the location, horses' occupation, chronicity and severity of the disease.

Track Equine
Program Type Lecture
Medical Subject Surgery
CE Units
Room Franciscan D
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Speaker(s):

W. Wesley Sutter
DVM, MS, DACVS